Thanassis A (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Thanassis a (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 38 N,115 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.633333
  • Longitude: 115.500000
Water Depth 4050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag MT
Length 191.1 m
Width 27.4 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 19961
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.11.94 STERN LAST SIGHTED 25.10.94 IN 163800N, 1153000E. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (MSD). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2006

Circumstances of loss

25.10.04 EX-BALTI SKY '87, EX-DOLORES SWANN '84. BUILT IN 1976 BY SAINT JOHN SHIPBUILDING & DRY DOCK CO LTD, ST JOHN, NB. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHASEWOOD MARITIME LTD. PASSAGE NAKHODKA, FOR SINGAPORE. BROKE IN TWO DURING TYPHOON 'TERESA' IN FORCE 9 WINDS AND 7MTR SEAS. CREW OF 36 RESCUED FROM THE STERN SECTION WHICH SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY. BOW WAS LAST SIGHTED 25.10.04, PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 16 38 N,115 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 4050 meters deep.

When did the THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) sink?

The THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) sank on Oct 25, 1994.

When was the wreck of the THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1994.

What country did the THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) belonged to MT.

What cargo was the THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION)?

The THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 19961 tons.

What type of wreck is the THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION)?

The THANASSIS A (BOW SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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