Portugal (Forepart) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Portugal (forepart) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 45.713 N,24 7.86 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.761883
  • Longitude: 24.131000
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name PORTUGAL (FOREPART)
Type motor vessel
Flag BE
Tonnage 1872
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2004

Surveying Details

H5573/57 15.4.58 FOREPART STRANDED, 066DEGS, 2.66M FROM AK VRISAKI LT [374436N, 240448E APPROX]. (GREEK NM 176/57). CHART AS ST. BR STD. H5573/57 7.9.60 WK NO LONGER STRANDED, BUT STILL DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (GREEK NM 84/60). AMEND TO DW. BR STD. 19.4.63 EUR POSN: 374547N, 240754E. 22.11.84 NOT SHOWN ON GREEK 421 [1984 EDN] [1:150,000]. ST (CONSPIC) SHOWN CLOSE S, SEE WK RECORD NO [39010] 'APOLLONIA VI'. 4.2.85 NOT SHOWN ON GREEK 41 [1:250,000]. NCA, SMALL SCALE CHART. H1272/84 30.12.86 NOT SHOWN ON GREEK 421. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON TRIPITI ROCK, BROKE IN TWO, WITH AFTER PART SINKING 2.5M SOUTHWARDS. SEE ALSO [39133].

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FAQ

Where is the PORTUGAL (FOREPART) wreck located?

The PORTUGAL (FOREPART) wreck is located at coordinates 37 45.713 N,24 7.86 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PORTUGAL (FOREPART)?

The seabed around the PORTUGAL (FOREPART) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the PORTUGAL (FOREPART) sink?

The PORTUGAL (FOREPART) sank on Oct 5, 1957.

When was the wreck of the PORTUGAL (FOREPART) discovered?

The wreck of the PORTUGAL (FOREPART) was discovered in 1957.

What country did the PORTUGAL (FOREPART) belong to?

The PORTUGAL (FOREPART) belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the PORTUGAL (FOREPART)?

The PORTUGAL (FOREPART) had a tonnage of 1872 tons.

What type of wreck is the PORTUGAL (FOREPART)?

The PORTUGAL (FOREPART) is classified as a motor vessel.

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