
Aircraft Junkers Ju 52
The construction of the Ju-52 began in 1930 by Junkers company in 1930 as a single-engine aircraft. Later, in order to increase the horsepower and operational capability of the aircraft, two additional engines were placed on the wings. Its main use was a transport aircraft. It was also used as a bomber and commercial. Production of the Ju-52 stopped in early 1945.
The Ju-52, with construction number Werk # 6590, sank in 1943 after a landing northwest of Kea due to power outages. The crash of the aircraft is at a depth of 65 meters. It is probably the most "well-preserved" WW2 aircraft that has been found in the Greek seas. The plane was lost after landing in northwestern Kea due to fuel supply problems. Of the occupants of the Ju-52, one died and two were injured, all others were transported safely to Athens.