Thalassa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Thalassa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 2.54 N,14 14.65 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.042333
  • Longitude: 14.244167
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name THALASSA
Type tanker
Flag GR
Shadow Height 1
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK ABOUT 0.5M W OF ANIC REFINERY CONCRETE JETTY, IN ABOUT 9MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.214). H4978/72 27.9.74 DW LIES 358DEGS 30MIN, 820MTRS FROM LT, OCC.G.5M ON W END OF BREAKWATER. (GENOA NM 36.3/74). GIVES POSN 370225N, 141451E. H3839/71 24.6.77 REPD IN 370226N, 141450E. (GENOA NM 21.4/77). NCA. 21.5.85 MOD POSN: 370228N, 141444E. NC 965. H2342/81 7.7.86 POSN 370224N, 141450E, ABOUT 1150MTRS NW OF HEAD OF MAIN ANIC PIER, IN 10MTRS. MOSTLY COVERED WITH SAND, BUT FOREPART STANDS ABOUT 1MTR ABOVE SEABED. (GENOA NM 10.49/86). NCA. 15.3.00 DW SHOWN IN 3702.500N, 1414.660E [MOD] ON ITALIAN 263 [1997 EDN]. NE 965. SEP 2011/000131445 1.8.11 DELETE. (ITALIAN NM 12/10/11). - NM 3842/11.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2011

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SUDDENLY LISTED TO STBD, CAPSIZED & SANK, WHEN ANCHORING JUST AFTER LOADING CARGO. (LLOYDS VOL.214).

General Comments

MOSTLY COVERED BY SAND EXCEPT FOR FOREPART

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FAQ

Where is the THALASSA wreck located?

The THALASSA wreck is located at coordinates 37 2.54 N,14 14.65 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THALASSA?

The seabed around the THALASSA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the THALASSA sink?

The THALASSA sank on Dec 20, 1973.

When was the wreck of the THALASSA discovered?

The wreck of the THALASSA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the THALASSA belong to?

The THALASSA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the THALASSA carrying?

The THALASSA was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the THALASSA?

The THALASSA had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the THALASSA?

The THALASSA is classified as a tanker.

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