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
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
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2010

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.

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