Metis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Metis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 40 S,47 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.666667
  • Longitude: -47.000000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name METIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.6 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 3359
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1912
Original Detection Year 1912
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.9.72 21.9.72 SANK IN APPROX POSN 004000S, 470000W. (DODS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY C S SWAN & HUNTER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MACLAY & MCINTYRE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 352NHP. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR PARA. WRECKED OFF JAPARICA PT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the METIS wreck located?

The METIS wreck is located at coordinates 0 40 S,47 0 W.

When did the METIS sink?

The METIS sank on Oct 20, 1912.

When was the wreck of the METIS discovered?

The wreck of the METIS was discovered in 1912.

What country did the METIS belong to?

The METIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the METIS carrying?

The METIS was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the METIS?

The METIS had a tonnage of 3359 tons.

What type of wreck is the METIS?

The METIS is classified as a steam ship.

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