Piraeus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Piraeus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 2 N,6 16.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.033333
  • Longitude: 6.275000
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name PIRAEUS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 86.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2366
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.4.71 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 370200N, 061630E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.204). NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1956 BY WERFT NOBISKRUG, RENDSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHRYSSOVALANDOU SHIPPING CO., S.A. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR MERSIN. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY WEATHER, 20M NW OF CAPBOUGARONI, OFF RAS EL ACHOUR. THE CREW WAS RESCUED BY LOCAL FISHING CRAFT. ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PIRAEUS wreck located?

The PIRAEUS wreck is located at coordinates 37 2 N,6 16.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PIRAEUS?

The seabed around the PIRAEUS lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the PIRAEUS sink?

The PIRAEUS sank on Mar 26, 1971.

When was the wreck of the PIRAEUS discovered?

The wreck of the PIRAEUS was discovered in 1971.

What country did the PIRAEUS belong to?

The PIRAEUS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PIRAEUS carrying?

The PIRAEUS was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the PIRAEUS?

The PIRAEUS had a tonnage of 2366 tons.

What type of wreck is the PIRAEUS?

The PIRAEUS is classified as a motor vessel.

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