Mount Othrys Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mount othrys Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 22.07 N,68 56.915 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.367833
  • Longitude: 68.948583
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOUNT OTHRYS
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 7047
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5746/59 4.10.68 ST LIES 224DEGS, 9.3M FROM OKHA PT LT. (HAMBURG NM 1734/68) - NM 1723/68. H4287/74 13.12.74 ST IN 222204N, 685639E. (DEHRA DUN NM 312/74) - NM 249/74. 19.10.79 NOW CHARTED IN 222204N, 685654E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 43. 29.11.08 STILL SHOWN ON NE 1470, BUT NOT SHOWN ON LARGER SCALE BA 682 [PUBLISHED 17.4.08]. SHOWN ON INDIAN 203 [INT 7319] [2003EDN]. QUERIED WITH REGIONAL TEAM. SEP 2014/000015854 13.2.14 SHOWN IN 2222.070N, 6856.915E [WGD] INDIAN 202 [2011 EDN, 1:150,000, CORR TO 16.5.13].
Last Amended Date Aug 6, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARCONCEPTO CIA NAV S A. PASSAGE AQABA, JORDAN FOR KANDLA, INDIA. RAN AGROUND NEAR PORT OKHA AND BEGAN BREAKING UP IN VERY HEAVY SWELL. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the MOUNT OTHRYS wreck located?

The MOUNT OTHRYS wreck is located at coordinates 22 22.07 N,68 56.915 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOUNT OTHRYS?

The seabed around the MOUNT OTHRYS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MOUNT OTHRYS sink?

The MOUNT OTHRYS sank on Jun 11, 1968.

When was the wreck of the MOUNT OTHRYS discovered?

The wreck of the MOUNT OTHRYS was discovered in 1968.

What country did the MOUNT OTHRYS belong to?

The MOUNT OTHRYS belonged to LR.

What cargo was the MOUNT OTHRYS carrying?

The MOUNT OTHRYS was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the MOUNT OTHRYS?

The MOUNT OTHRYS had a tonnage of 7047 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOUNT OTHRYS?

The MOUNT OTHRYS is classified as a steam ship.

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