Theomitor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Theomitor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 14 N,38 58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.233333
  • Longitude: -38.966667
Water Depth 4300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THEOMITOR
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 218.2 m
Width 30.5 m
Draught 17.1
Tonnage 25691
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1279/80 9.9.80 VESSEL SANK IN 471400N 385800W, APPROX. (LL 14 & 15.8.80). NCA. 29.9.80 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 472700N, 384300W APPROX. (LL REPT AUG 1980). NCA.FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY A/S BURMESITER & WAIN'S MASIN-OG SKIBSBYGGERI, COPENHAGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ILIKI NAVIGATION CORPORATION. PASSAGE LULEA, SWEDEN FOR PHILADEPHIA. TOOK WATER THROUGH A CRACKED HULL IN NEAR GALE FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY SEAS. ALL THE CREW WERE RESCUED BEFORE THE SHIP SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the THEOMITOR wreck located?

The THEOMITOR wreck is located at coordinates 47 14 N,38 58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THEOMITOR?

The seabed around the THEOMITOR lies at approximately 4300 meters deep.

When did the THEOMITOR sink?

The THEOMITOR sank on Aug 14, 1980.

When was the wreck of the THEOMITOR discovered?

The wreck of the THEOMITOR was discovered in 1980.

What country did the THEOMITOR belong to?

The THEOMITOR belonged to GR.

What cargo was the THEOMITOR carrying?

The THEOMITOR was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the THEOMITOR?

The THEOMITOR had a tonnage of 25691 tons.

What type of wreck is the THEOMITOR?

The THEOMITOR is classified as a bulk carrier.

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