Skyrocket Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Skyrocket Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 30 N,20 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.500000
  • Longitude: 20.000000
Water Depth 3050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKYROCKET
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 66.4 m
Width 10 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 926
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.2.75 SOS BROADCAST FROM 363000N, 200000E APPROX. REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK 70M OFF PYLOS. (LLOYDS VOL.219). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 3.6.76 DECLARED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.224). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1958 BY SOLVESBORGS VARV, SOLVESBORG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KASTALIA CIA NAV LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM PLYMOUTH FOR THESSALONIKA. DURING A SEVERE STORM SUFFERED ENGINE DAMAGE, TOOK ON WATER & SANK. CREW OF 10 RECOVERED. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SKYROCKET wreck located?

The SKYROCKET wreck is located at coordinates 36 30 N,20 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SKYROCKET?

The seabed around the SKYROCKET lies at approximately 3050 meters deep.

When did the SKYROCKET sink?

The SKYROCKET sank on Feb 18, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SKYROCKET discovered?

The wreck of the SKYROCKET was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SKYROCKET belong to?

The SKYROCKET belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SKYROCKET carrying?

The SKYROCKET was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the SKYROCKET?

The SKYROCKET had a tonnage of 926 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKYROCKET?

The SKYROCKET is classified as a carrier.

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