Comitas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Comitas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26.45 N,3 37.287 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.440833
  • Longitude: 3.621450
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COMITAS
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Tonnage 3482
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1939
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details POSN 513000N, 032100E. (NID). 23.1.91 COMITAS, UNCHARTED RECORD IN 512630N, 033722E. (NETH WK RECORDS - SEP'90 EDN - NO.S11 1558). NCA. 18.5.11 NOT SHOWN ON BA 120 [EDN 10 DTD 26.8.10]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905, WAS MINED IN WIELINGEN FAIRWAY, FLUSHING, OFF NO3 BUOY, & BEACHED OFF RAMMEKENS. PASSAGE DJIBOUTI FOR ANTWERP. (LL WW2 & NAVI MERCANTILI PERDUTE VOL III).

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FAQ

Where is the COMITAS wreck located?

The COMITAS wreck is located at coordinates 51 26.45 N,3 37.287 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COMITAS?

The seabed around the COMITAS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the COMITAS sink?

The COMITAS sank on Dec 21, 1939.

When was the wreck of the COMITAS discovered?

The wreck of the COMITAS was discovered in 1991.

What country did the COMITAS belong to?

The COMITAS belonged to IT.

What cargo was the COMITAS carrying?

The COMITAS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the COMITAS?

The COMITAS had a tonnage of 3482 tons.

What type of wreck is the COMITAS?

The COMITAS is classified as a steam ship.

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