Old Father Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Old father Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 10.735 N,20 10.558 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.178917
  • Longitude: 20.175967
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name OLD FATHER
Type carrier
Flag VC
Length 80.8 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2018

Surveying Details

HH380/350/01 10.3.92 AGROUND AT CAPE HIROS, PAXOI ISLAND IN 391036N, 201048E. PARTIALLY SUNK. (LL 287). NCA YET. HH380/350/01 21.5.92 WK REMAINS AS STRANDED. NO SALVAGE PLANNED. OIL BUNKERS REMOVED. (LL 287 & 288). CHART AS ST PA. - NM 1645/92. HH381/400/01 29.6.92 REMAINS IN SAME POSN. NO SALVAGE DEVELOPMENTS. (LL 288). HH381/400/04 28.7.98 NOW DW PA IN SAME POSITION. (GREEK NM 5/88/98). - NM 3123/98. 28.6.12 SHOWN IN 3910.735N, 2010.558E [WGD] ON GR3CFV68 [EDN 1.19].

Circumstances of loss

EX-SOPOT '88. BUILT IN 1966 BY IVAN DIMITROV SHIPYARD, ROUSSE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OLD SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE CONSTANTZA FOR CHIOGGIA. HAD PROBLEMS WITH RUDDER & RAN AGROUND IN FOG. CARGO STEEL PIPES IN BUNDLES. CREW RECOVERED BY FV. CONSIDERED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OLD FATHER wreck located?

The OLD FATHER wreck is located at coordinates 39 10.735 N,20 10.558 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLD FATHER?

The seabed around the OLD FATHER lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the OLD FATHER sink?

The OLD FATHER sank on Mar 2, 1991.

When was the wreck of the OLD FATHER discovered?

The wreck of the OLD FATHER was discovered in 1991.

What country did the OLD FATHER belong to?

The OLD FATHER belonged to VC.

What cargo was the OLD FATHER carrying?

The OLD FATHER was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the OLD FATHER?

The OLD FATHER had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLD FATHER?

The OLD FATHER is classified as a carrier.

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