Hms Thetis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms thetis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 0.5 S,41 58.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -23.008333
  • Longitude: -41.975000
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS THETIS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 46 m
Width 12.3 m
Tonnage 1086
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1830
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 12.2.80 12.2.80 APPLICATION TO PURCHASE BY CHARLWOOD & ?GRUEL LTD. WAS CARRYING BULLION WHEN WRECKED OFF CAPE FRIO. SALVAGE WORK WAS CARRIED OUT IN ABOUT 1840 BY CAPTAIN DICKINSON (SEE 'DEEP DIVING & SUBMARINE OPERATIONS', R H DAVIES). FURTHER SALVAGE WORK CARRIED OUT IN 1979 BY ROBERT STENNIT. (NCS 111/1558, CDR J GRAHAM).
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2019
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FAQ

Where is the HMS THETIS wreck located?

The HMS THETIS wreck is located at coordinates 23 0.5 S,41 58.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS THETIS?

The seabed around the HMS THETIS lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the HMS THETIS sink?

The HMS THETIS sank on Dec 5, 1830.

When was the wreck of the HMS THETIS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS THETIS was discovered in 1980.

What country did the HMS THETIS belong to?

The HMS THETIS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS THETIS?

The HMS THETIS had a tonnage of 1086 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS THETIS?

The HMS THETIS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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