Delta Sigma Pi Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status |
lifted
|
Delta sigma pi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
13 23.41 N,100 35.227 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 13.390167
- Longitude: 100.587117
|
| Water Depth |
7 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Low Water |
| Name |
DELTA SIGMA PI |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Length |
118.3 m |
| Width |
17.5 m |
| Draught |
10.7 |
| Tonnage |
3982 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
grain,fish,oil
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 16, 1978
|
| Original Detection Year |
1978 |
| Last Detection Year |
1980 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 31, 2010 |
Surveying Details
19.4.78 SANK WHILE ANCHORED AT PAK NAM S OF BANGKOK. (LL, 18 & 19.4.78) NCA YET. H3214/71 30.8.78 ST IN 132306N, 1003606E, MARKED BY WK BUOYS, LTS BARELY VISIBLE AT NIGHT, AT BOW & STERN. (HAMBURG TNM 3027/78) NCA YET. H3214/71 28.9.78 POSN NOW 132310N, 1003522E, MARKED BY B CAN LT BUOYS, FL.3S, AT BOW & STERN. (HAMBURG TNM 3231/78) NCA. H3214/71 29.9.78 POSN REPD AS ABOVE. (BANGKOK TNM 4/109/2521/78) NO FURTHER NEWS, PRESUMED STILL IN SINKING POSN. (LLOYDS TELECON) NCA. H3096/71 12.10.78 2 WRECKS REPORTED IN 132312N, 1003518E & 132254N, 1003448E, MARKED BY R BUOYS CLOSE SE & NE. (BREST NM 78-36-57) NCA. H3214/71 18.10.78 POSNS GIVEN AS 132251N, 1003450E & 132253N, 1003448E. (HAMBURG TNM 3795/78) - PNM 2593/78 ISSUED. H3214/71 24.11.78 ST REPORTED IN 132318N, 1003525E, MARKED BY B CAN LT BUOYS, FL.3S, AT BOW & STERN. (MV BRITISH TWEED, LTR DTD 15.11.78) H3214/71 1.12.78 POSN NOW STATED TO BE APPROX. (BANGKOK TNM 109/7521/78) AMENDED TO ST PA WITH BUOYS. - NM 3007/78. 31.7.79 VESSEL TO BE SALVED DURING FIRST 2 WEEKS OF AUGUST. (LL, 11.8.79) NCA. H3096/71 12.11.79 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN REFLOATED. (LL, 12.11.79) NCA YET, AWAIT BANGKOK NM. H3214/71 22.2.80 SALVAGED & BUOYS REMOVED. DERELICT VESSEL NOW AT ANCHOR IN 132212N, 1003418E APPROX. (MV LANGANBANK HN DTD 27.1.80) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 535/80. H3214/71 11.3.80 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (MS EUPLECTA HN 1/80 DTD 22.2.80 & BANGKOK NM 497/79) NCA. H3214/7111
Circumstances of loss
EX- AMARANTOS, BUILT 1954 BY A/S FREDRIKSSTAD M/V, FREDRIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D.S.P. SHIPPING CO. S.A. PASSAGE BANGKOK FOR NIGERIA. SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION & FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM WHILE AT ANCHOR AT PAK NAM, S OF BANGKOK. CREW SAFE. (MSD)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
13 23.41 N,100 35.227 E
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FAQ
Where is the DELTA SIGMA PI wreck located?
The DELTA SIGMA PI wreck is located at coordinates 13 23.41 N,100 35.227 E.
How deep is the seabed around the DELTA SIGMA PI?
The seabed around the DELTA SIGMA PI lies at approximately 7 meters deep.
When did the DELTA SIGMA PI sink?
The DELTA SIGMA PI sank on Apr 16, 1978.
When was the wreck of the DELTA SIGMA PI discovered?
The wreck of the DELTA SIGMA PI was discovered in 1978.
What country did the DELTA SIGMA PI belong to?
The DELTA SIGMA PI belonged to PA.
What cargo was the DELTA SIGMA PI carrying?
The DELTA SIGMA PI was carrying grain,fish,oil.
What was the tonnage of the DELTA SIGMA PI?
The DELTA SIGMA PI had a tonnage of 3982 tons.
What type of wreck is the DELTA SIGMA PI?
The DELTA SIGMA PI is classified as a steam ship.