Paolo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Paolo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 38.634 N,20 46.46 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.643900
  • Longitude: 20.774333
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name PAOLO
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 69.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 994
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 19, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5994/83 26.6.86 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 373900N, 204600E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.264). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. 24.4.87 NDW SHOWN IN 373900N, 204600E, IN OVER 300MTRS ON GREEK 22 [1986 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2018

Circumstances of loss

18.5.86 VESSEL, BUILT 1963 BY HEINRICH BRAND SCHIFFSWERFT GMBH & CO., K.G., OLDENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STELLA DEL SUD, S.A.S. ON PASSAGE FROM TANANTO FOR CHALKIS. CARGO 1565 TONNES HOT ROLLED STEEL COILS. WAS ABANDONED 18.5.86 AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK. SANK WHILST UNDER TOW THE FOLLOWING DAY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PAOLO wreck located?

The PAOLO wreck is located at coordinates 37 38.634 N,20 46.46 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PAOLO?

The seabed around the PAOLO lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the PAOLO sink?

The PAOLO sank on May 19, 1986.

When was the wreck of the PAOLO discovered?

The wreck of the PAOLO was discovered in 1986.

What country did the PAOLO belong to?

The PAOLO belonged to IT.

What cargo was the PAOLO carrying?

The PAOLO was carrying metal: concentrate and products,oil.

What was the tonnage of the PAOLO?

The PAOLO had a tonnage of 994 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAOLO?

The PAOLO is classified as a motor vessel.

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