Ypopterarchos Katsoufris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ypopterarchos katsoufris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 25.05 N,9 15.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.417500
  • Longitude: -9.251667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 86.9 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1318
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain,wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5066/70 19.10.79 INS ST IN 322512N, 091518W. (BREST NM 79 37 31). BR STD. 9.6.83 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 529 [1971]. 22.11.89 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6226 [UPDATED TO 1987]. NCA. SEP 2016/000174654 10.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7551. [ED2, COR TO 1.1.16]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY SA DE ANCIENS CHANTIERS DUBIGEON, NANTES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BLUE LAKE SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE CASABLANCA FOR MARSEILLE. CARGO 135 TONS SEEDS IN BAGS AND GENERAL GOODS. GROUNDED ON ROCKS IN FOGGY WEATHER. BEGAN TO BREAK UP AND ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 25.05 N,9 15.1 W
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FAQ

Where is the YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS wreck located?

The YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS wreck is located at coordinates 32 25.05 N,9 15.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS?

The seabed around the YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS sink?

The YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS sank on Jan 3, 1979.

When was the wreck of the YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS discovered?

The wreck of the YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS belong to?

The YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS belonged to CY.

What cargo was the YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS carrying?

The YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS was carrying general and mixed goods,grain,wine.

What was the tonnage of the YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS?

The YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS had a tonnage of 1318 tons.

What type of wreck is the YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS?

The YPOPTERARCHOS KATSOUFRIS is classified as a bulk carrier.

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