Popi Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Popi Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
41 21.93 N,2 10.93 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 11 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | POPI |
| Type | carrier |
| Flag | GR |
| Length | 30.5 m |
| Width | 6.7 m |
| Tonnage | 2562 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | chemicals |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 27, 1974 |
| Original Detection Year | 1974 |
| Last Detection Year | 1996 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 8.2.95 SANK IN 412200N, 021100E APPROX. (LLOYDS). NCA. NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 4891 [INT 3185]. [4TH EDN 1996]. AMEND TO DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 28, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT 1938 BY ERIKSBERGS M/V A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEANWAYS CO. INC. ON PASSAGE FROM CASABLANCA TO ISTANBUL. A FIRE OCCURRED ON BOARD, REPORTEDLY DUE TO A SPILLAGE OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS FROM A PALLET DURING LOADING AT BARCELONA. THE VESSEL WAS QUICKLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND LATER SANK ALONGSIDE THE QUAY AFTER A LARGE EXPLOSION. LATER SOLD FOR SCRAP. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
41 21.93 N,2 10.93 E
Popi on Wreck Map
Popi Wreck on Google Map
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