Pontoporos (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pontoporos (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 32.94 N,3 15.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.549000
  • Longitude: -3.259667
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 4049
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7343/17 WK IN 473236N, 031518W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 519/17. H1088/18 WK, NO PARTS OF WK VISIBLE, IN 473247N, 031433W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 137/18 & FNM 213/18. 1919 POSN STATED AS 473248N, 031518W. (FRENCH NM 1/19). H2966/22 18.5.22 WK 29MTRS [16FMS] IN 473247N, 031433W. (PARIS NM'S 1576A/22 & 1657A/22). - NM 1465/22. H2590/23 10.4.23 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS. (PARIS NM 13 603 23). AMEND TO WK 7.5FMS IN 473248N, 031425W. - NM 648/23. H3587/28 12.6.28 TO BE EXPUNGED. (PARIS NM 22 1079 28). DELETE. - NM 1043/28. H4879/84 15.4.85 DW IN 473300N, 031530W APPROX. (BREST NM 85 10 33). - NM 1129/85. 31.8.88 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 1.9.88 SUPPLY SHIP 'PONTOPOROS' IN 473300N, 031530W. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. LOCATED BY AMATEUR DIVERS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 6MTRS. CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT LESS THAN 20MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573208). 4.4.90 WK REPD IN 473250N, 031424.5W IS PROBABLY 'PONTOPOROS'. SEE WK RECORD [26341]. HH353/351/02 28.4.92 TO BE EXPUNGED. (BREST NM 92 14 27). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1370/92.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1913 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE NATIONAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO OF GREECE. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM THE TYNE TO LA SPEZIA. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 32.94 N,3 15.58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY)?

The PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4049 tons.

What type of wreck is the PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY)?

The PONTOPOROS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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