Mitsos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mitsos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 7.86 N,44 24.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.131000
  • Longitude: -44.405000
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MITSOS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 165.9 m
Width 21 m
Draught 9.9
Tonnage 10984
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1279/79 14.2.79 H1279/79 14.2.79 WK IN 360751.5N, 442418W. POSN TAKEN AS VESSEL DISAPPEARED FROM NEARBY SHIPS RADAR. (LL, 3.2.79). NCA. H3148/69 15.2.79 H3148/69 15.2.79 WK WAS ABANDONED IN 353000N, 454000W. (NEW YORK CG, TELEX 0119352 FEB). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY FORGES ET CHANTIERS DE LA GIRONDE, BORDEAUX. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR THESSALONIKI. STARTED TO TAKE ON WATER DURING GALE FORCE WEATHER CONDITIONS & STARTED TO LIST WHEN HER PUMPS FAILED. ALL CREW ABANDONED JUST BEFORE SHE SANK. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the MITSOS wreck located?

The MITSOS wreck is located at coordinates 36 7.86 N,44 24.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MITSOS?

The seabed around the MITSOS lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the MITSOS sink?

The MITSOS sank on Feb 1, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MITSOS discovered?

The wreck of the MITSOS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MITSOS belong to?

The MITSOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MITSOS carrying?

The MITSOS was carrying scrap metal,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MITSOS?

The MITSOS had a tonnage of 10984 tons.

What type of wreck is the MITSOS?

The MITSOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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