Popi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Popi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 0.305 N,14 20.152 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.005083
  • Longitude: 14.335867
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POPI
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 50.9 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4.3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 471
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2023

Surveying Details

H5053/71 27.1.72 WK AWASH IN 360018N, 142012E. (DIRECTORATE OF PORTS, MALTA, DTD 12.11.71). CHART AS DW (AWASH). BR STD. 24.1.74 REPD TO LIE CLOSER INSHORE. HOPE TO MAKE REPORT LATER. (PAUL WOOLSTON-SMITH, DPR(N)). H1284/75 17.6.75 POSN GIVEN AS 360024N, 142012E. LYING PARALLEL TO SHORE & HARD AGAINST IT. BOW FACES E IN 0FMS, STERN FACES W IN 6FMS. FOREMAST PROJECTS ABOVE SURFACE, IS VISIBLE UP TO 1M AWAY. WK BROKEN UP BY SEAS. NO HAZARD TO SHIPPING. (D SANDERSON, LETTER DTD 18.5.75). AMEND TO DW (MAST) IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2752/58 12.8.76 DW IN 360023N, 142013E. FIXED BY SHIP'S DIVERS. MAST SHOWS ABOUT 7MTRS ABOVE SEA LEVEL. (HMS HYDRA H/N DTD 23.7.76). CHART AS DW (MAST). - NM 1680/76. HH375/420/03 15.6.01 MAST NO LONGER EXISTS. WK LARGELY RECOVERED. ONLY SOME SMALL PARTS LIKE THE ENGINE REMAIN ON THE BOTTOM. (MALTA MARITIME AUTHORITY, LETTER DTD 3.4.01). DELETE MAST. BR STD. 21.11.02 WGD POSN: 3600.313N, 1420.167E. NC 211.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SANK OPPOSITE GOZO FERRY BERTH AT MARFA, COMINO. ON PASSAGE FROM GRAND HARBOUR TO TRIPOLI.

General Comments

MOSTLY SALVED, ONLY SMALL PARTS EG. ENGINE REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the POPI wreck located?

The POPI wreck is located at coordinates 36 0.305 N,14 20.152 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POPI?

The seabed around the POPI lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the POPI sink?

The POPI sank on Mar 14, 1971.

When was the wreck of the POPI discovered?

The wreck of the POPI was discovered in 1971.

What country did the POPI belong to?

The POPI belonged to PA.

What cargo was the POPI carrying?

The POPI was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the POPI?

The POPI had a tonnage of 471 tons.

What type of wreck is the POPI?

The POPI is classified as a motor vessel.

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