Thalassa Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Thalassa Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 1.737 N,4 3.768 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 71 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | THALASSA |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 18 m |
| Tonnage | 33 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 27, 1985 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1985 |
| Last Detection Year | 2005 |
| Original Source | ship visit/hydrographic note report |
| Surveying Details | H2063/82 15.5.85 H2063/82 15.5.85 LOCATED IN 500142N, 040342W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 66.8 IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. (THV STELLA, HN 28.4.85). NCA, COVERED BY SHOALER WK CLOSE E. THIS COULD BE THE 2ND WK TO LIE CLOSE TO WK [17392], REPORTED IN 1972, IN 500142N, 040339W AND THE THALASSA COULD LIE ACTUALLY ON TOP OF THAT WK ACCOUNTING FOR THE 10MTRS REDUCTION IN DEPTH OVER IT. HH091/059/01 14.4.05 HH091/059/01 14.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPSIZED AND SANK WHEN FISHING GEAR CAUGHT ON WRECK. (LL).
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