Thalia Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
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Thalia Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
14 42.41 N,17 20.07 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 6 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | THALIA |
| Type | carrier |
| Flag | GR |
| Length | 128.9 m |
| Width | 17.1 m |
| Draught | 10.1 |
| Tonnage | 3999 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1968 |
| Last Detection Year | 2008 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H2378/48 29.9.68 H2378/48 29.9.68 ST PA IN 144220N, 171940W. (LL). - NM 1682/68. H2769/67 12.3.69 H2769/67 12.3.69 ST IN 144221N, 172005W. (FR NM 69 08 24). - NM 557/69. 23.2.88 23.2.88 NOW CHARTED IN 144224N, 172003W [FRENCH CHART DATUM]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1001. 16.7.99 16.7.99 ST SHOWN IN 1442.381N, 1720.028W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7569 [INT 1993] [1999 EDN]. NC 1000. 24.11.08 24.11.08 DW IN 1442.41N, 1720.07W [WGD] SHOWN ON FRENCH 7569 [2ND EDN' 08 (INT 1993), 1:50,000]. AMEND TO DW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 24, 2008 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1946 BY KOCKUMS, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THALIS SHIPPING CORP PASSAGE HSINKANG FOR MARSEILLES. SUFFERED ENGINE ROOM FIRE AND WAS GUTTED. TAKEN IN TOW BY M TANKER 'CAPITAL TRADER' TO DAKAR & ANCHORED 8M OUT, 1M E OF BANC DE LA RESOLUE ON MAY 11. SANK AT ANCHOR AROUND AUGUST 2 1968. (MSD).
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14 42.41 N,17 20.07 W
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