Sithonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sithonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 0 N,25 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.000000
  • Longitude: -25.000000
Water Depth 5050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SITHONIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.4 m
Width 16.9 m
Draught 10.5
Tonnage 6723
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 10.9.71 10.9.71 SUNK IN PA 290000N, 250000W. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS OF WW1). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY J L THOMPSON. LAID DOWN AS WAR DIAMOND, COMPLETED AS RADNORSHIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H M THOMPSON. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 597NHP. PASSAGE BARRY & BELFAST LOUGH FOR MONTEVIDEO. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U 201. 7 CREW LOST. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS OF WW1, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & LLWW2).

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FAQ

Where is the SITHONIA wreck located?

The SITHONIA wreck is located at coordinates 29 0 N,25 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SITHONIA?

The seabed around the SITHONIA lies at approximately 5050 meters deep.

When did the SITHONIA sink?

The SITHONIA sank on Jul 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the SITHONIA discovered?

The wreck of the SITHONIA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the SITHONIA belong to?

The SITHONIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SITHONIA carrying?

The SITHONIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SITHONIA?

The SITHONIA had a tonnage of 6723 tons.

What type of wreck is the SITHONIA?

The SITHONIA is classified as a steam ship.

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