Piraeus Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Piraeus ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 2.39 N,23 32.01 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.039833
  • Longitude: 23.533500
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name PIRAEUS II
Type tanker
Flag GR
Length 61 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 860
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.6.79 REPORTED THAT VESSEL IN 380227N, 233203E HAS NOT YET BEEN RAISED. (LLOYDS VOL.236). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX 'RAINBOW'], BUILT 1946 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IONIAN TANKSHIPPING LTD. SANK AFTER A FIRE BROKE OUT ON BOARD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PIRAEUS II wreck located?

The PIRAEUS II wreck is located at coordinates 38 2.39 N,23 32.01 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PIRAEUS II?

The seabed around the PIRAEUS II lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the PIRAEUS II sink?

The PIRAEUS II sank on Nov 6, 1977.

When was the wreck of the PIRAEUS II discovered?

The wreck of the PIRAEUS II was discovered in 1977.

What country did the PIRAEUS II belong to?

The PIRAEUS II belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PIRAEUS II carrying?

The PIRAEUS II was carrying foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the PIRAEUS II?

The PIRAEUS II had a tonnage of 860 tons.

What type of wreck is the PIRAEUS II?

The PIRAEUS II is classified as a tanker.

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