Pontoporos (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pontoporos (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 32.773 N,3 14.488 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.546217
  • Longitude: -3.241467
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PONTOPOROS (PROBABLY)
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 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7343/17 SUNK IN 473236N, 031518W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 519/17. HH353/351/01 4.4.90 WK, LEAST DEPTH 23.5MTRS, IN 473250N, 031424.5W. (BREST NM 90 09 26). WK LOCATED IN 473250N, 031424.5W USING TRIDENT III. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 23.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14573293). PROBABLY WK OF 'PONTOPOROS' CHART AS WK 23.5MTRS IN 473250N, 031424.5W. BR STD. HH353/351/02 28.4.92 DATA RE-ASSESSED. CHART AS WK 23.5MTRS IN 473250N, 031424.5W. - NM 1370/92.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

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 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PONTOPOROS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 32.773 N,3 14.488 W.

How deep is the PONTOPOROS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PONTOPOROS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 47 32.773 N,3 14.488 W.

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

The seabed around the PONTOPOROS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the PONTOPOROS (PROBABLY) sink?

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

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

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

What country did the PONTOPOROS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PONTOPOROS (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PONTOPOROS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The PONTOPOROS (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PONTOPOROS (PROBABLY)?

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

What type of wreck is the PONTOPOROS (PROBABLY)?

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

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