Pope Sigala Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pope sigala Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 42.8 N,24 27.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.713333
  • Longitude: 24.455550
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name POPE SIGALA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1963
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck POPE SIGALA located at coordinates 36 42.8 N, 24 27.333 E in the Aegean Sea near Greece. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note that the site originally featured masts reported in 1947, which were later deleted from nautical charts in 1953. The wreck position was amended in 1953 before ultimately being classified as dead and deleted from active survey records in 1963.

Surveying Details

H4877/46 12.3.47 DW MASTS IN 364351N, 242721E. (ATHENS NM 198/46). - NM 624/47. H2098/47 30.3.53 AMEND POSN TO 364248N, 242720E. (ATHENS NM 226/48). - NM 713/53. H4877/46 4.5.53 DELETE LEGEND: 'MASTS'. (HMS CHEQUERS). - NM 987/53. H2092/47 20.4.55 AMEND TO F. (GREEK NM 25/55). - NM 843/55. H1388/63 22.4.63 DELETE. (GREEK NM 18/63). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. R/S.

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FAQ

Where is the POPE SIGALA wreck located?

The POPE SIGALA wreck is located at coordinates 36 42.8 N,24 27.333 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POPE SIGALA?

The seabed around the POPE SIGALA lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the POPE SIGALA discovered?

The wreck of the POPE SIGALA was discovered in 1946.