Pontos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pontos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.878 N,0 34.809 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.714633
  • Longitude: 0.580150
Wreck Depth 22.41 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PONTOS
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 96
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 60
Tonnage 2710
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1899
Bottom Texture 4/1,7,17
Scour Dimensions 032.0,,002.5,045.0
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4959/73 29.10.74 WK IN 504250N, 003455E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 23.10.74). NCA YET. H4959/73 6.5.75 LOCATED 18.9.74 IN 504250N, 003455E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27-33MTRS. NO SCOUR. VERY SMALL. POSSIBLE WK ON TOP OF 9MTR HIGH ROCK CLIFF. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). BR STD. H4121/76 3.8.76 DIVERS REPORT LARGE SHIP LYING ON ITS PORT SIDE BOWS TOWARDS 295DEGS. APPROX 4MTRS HIGH OFF THE SEABED WHICH CONSISTS OF COARSE SAND. HIGHEST POINT CENTRE SECTION. BACK MAY BE BROKEN. BOW AND STERN DISAPPEARS INTO SEABED. VERY LARGE HOLE NEAR THE BOWS. (HMS BRONINGTON, REPORT FOR HI 41/76). NCA. HH090/611/01 25.1.95 EXAM'D 16.11.94 IN 504252.8N, 003448.3E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.3 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. MAINLY INTACT WITH FEW PIECES OF DEBRIS NEARBY. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. INCONCLUSIVE SWEEP UNDERTAKEN IN POOR CONDITIONS GAVE A FOUL AT 22.2MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). AMEND TO SW 22MTRS IN 504250.6N, 003454.1E [OGB]. - NM 520/95. HH100/351/21 12.9.05 DIVED IN 5042.863N, 0034.797E [WGD]. WK IS TWISTED, MOSTLY UPRIGHT BUT PARTLY INVERTED. BADLY BROKEN DOWN. IDENTIFIED AS PONTOS BY ARTEFACTS. (M GRIGGS, TELECON). NCA. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 7.6.15; IN 5042.878N, 0034.809E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.41MTRS, GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LENGTH 96MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 060/240. SCOUR 32MTRS TOWARDS 045, SCOUR DEPTH 2.5MTRS. WK BROKEN PARTIALLY BROKEN, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A C DE FREITAS & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 246NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS STAR OF NEW ZEALAND (4712 TONS), WHICH RECOVERED THE PASSENGERS & CREW FROM SHIP'S BOATS. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the PONTOS wreck located?

The PONTOS wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.878 N,0 34.809 E.

How deep is the PONTOS and where exactly is it located?

The PONTOS lies at a depth of about 22.41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.878 N,0 34.809 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PONTOS?

The seabed around the PONTOS lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the PONTOS sink?

The PONTOS sank on Mar 31, 1899.

When was the wreck of the PONTOS discovered?

The wreck of the PONTOS was discovered in 1974.

What country did the PONTOS belong to?

The PONTOS belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the PONTOS?

The PONTOS had a tonnage of 2710 tons.

What type of wreck is the PONTOS?

The PONTOS is classified as a steam ship.

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