Adamantios J Pithis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Adamantios j pithis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.809 N,5 10.331 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.680150
  • Longitude: -5.172183
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.9
Shadow Height 6
Tonnage 4537
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H573/40 6.2.40 H573/40 6.2.40 WK IN 514047N, 051016W [OGB]. (KHM MILFORD HAVEN, HN & NOIC, MILFORD HAVEN). NCA. H3804/77 3.10.77 H3804/77 3.10.77 NOTHING FOUND JUNE 1976 DURING AREA BOAT-SOUNDING. LOCAL INFORMATION INDICATES LITTLE OR NOTHING LEFT OF WK. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 17.12.76). H1288/83/361 8.3.84 H1288/83/361 8.3.84 DIVERS REPORT OF 1981. FLATTENED WRECKAGE AT FOOT OF CLIFF AND SCATTERED OVER A WIDE AREA. REMAINS OF TWO OTHER WKS IN THIS POSN. HT OF WREKCAGE 3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (S HUMPHREY). NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL. HH100/351/19 12.11.02 HH100/351/19 12.11.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH BY E/S. SCATTERED IN SMALL PIECES OVER A LARGE AREA. A VERY LARGE BOILER INDICATES THE SHALLOWEST POINT SOME 200FT FROM THE CLIFFS. WRECKAGE ALL LIES BETWEEN 6 AND 12MTRS GEN DEPTH. NOTHING FOUND AT 15MTRS. SEABED ROCK. (R JONES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2005

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX-BARON MINTO] BUILT IN 1908 BY NAPIER & MILLER LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PITHIS BROS & CO. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 320HP, SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE FROM ROSARIO FOR SHARPNESS. GRAIN CARGO. DROVE ASHORE AT NIGHT. ALL CREW SAFE. (SIBI)

General Comments

WRECKAGE STANDS 6MTRS HIGH, IN MANY SMALL PIECES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 40.809 N,5 10.331 W
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FAQ

Where is the ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS wreck located?

The ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.809 N,5 10.331 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS?

The seabed around the ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS sink?

The ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS sank on Jan 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS discovered?

The wreck of the ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS belong to?

The ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS carrying?

The ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS?

The ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS had a tonnage of 4537 tons.

What type of wreck is the ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS?

The ADAMANTIOS J PITHIS is classified as a steam ship.

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