Peltastis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Peltastis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 9.593 N,14 38.816 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.159883
  • Longitude: 14.646933
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name PELTASTIS
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 60 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 874
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3956/51 24.4.68 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 450940N, 143820E. (LL, 9.1.68). NCA YET, AWAIT YUGOSLAV NM. 21.9.77 DW SHOWN IN 450938N, 143907E [HER] ON YUGOSLAV 100-18 [1977 EDN]. NE 2719. 24.9.92 NOT SHOWN ON CROATIAN 50-4 [1992 EDN]. DELETED. BR STD. 25.6.93 NDW SHOWN IN 450930N, 143900E ON CROATIAN 100/18 [1993 EDN]. CHART AS DW. NE 2719. 19.6.12 SHOWN AS NDWPA ON CROATIA 50-4 [EDN DTD 1.7.01, 1:55,000]. 19.6.12 SHOWN AS NDW IN 4509.593N, 1438.816E [WGD] ON HR4A0004 [EDN 2.7].
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY D W KREMER SOHN, ELMSHORN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C M SARLIS & CO. WAS LOADING TIMBER AT JURIEVO, WHEN MOVED OUTSIDE HARBOUR DUE TO STORMY WEATHER. VESSEL DRIFTED FROM ANCHORAGE & STRUCK ROCKS IN KLIMNO BAY. OF 13 CREW, FIVE SAVED, SIX DROWNED & TWO MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PELTASTIS wreck located?

The PELTASTIS wreck is located at coordinates 45 9.593 N,14 38.816 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PELTASTIS?

The seabed around the PELTASTIS lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the PELTASTIS sink?

The PELTASTIS sank on Jan 8, 1968.

When was the wreck of the PELTASTIS discovered?

The wreck of the PELTASTIS was discovered in 1968.

What country did the PELTASTIS belong to?

The PELTASTIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PELTASTIS carrying?

The PELTASTIS was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the PELTASTIS?

The PELTASTIS had a tonnage of 874 tons.

What type of wreck is the PELTASTIS?

The PELTASTIS is classified as a carrier.

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