Pantelis A. Lemos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Pantelis a. lemos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 9.9 S,18 1.367 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.165000
  • Longitude: 18.022783
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PANTELIS A. LEMOS
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 243.7 m
Width 32.3 m
Draught 18.6
Tonnage 35545
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1978
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.3.78 20.3.78 GROUNDED IN 330954S, 180122E APPROX 1.5M S OF CAPE COLUMBINE LT HO. (LL, 18.3.78). 21.3.78 21.3.78 BROKEN IN TWO. (LL, 21.3.78). H3211/71 25.5.78 H3211/71 25.5.78 INS ST IN ABOVE POSN. (SAN NM 31/78). - NM 1341/78.
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 BY BRODOGRADILISTE 'III MAJ', RIJEKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOMELAS CORPORATION. PASSAGE FLUSHING FOR DAMPIER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA VIA CAPE TOWN. SETTLED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS WHEN SHE RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS IN THICK FOG OFF THE LANGEBAAN PENINSULA IN SALDANHA BAY. 3 DAYS LATER SHE BROKE IN TWO. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 9.9 S,18 1.367 E
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FAQ

Where is the PANTELIS A. LEMOS wreck located?

The PANTELIS A. LEMOS wreck is located at coordinates 33 9.9 S,18 1.367 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PANTELIS A. LEMOS?

The seabed around the PANTELIS A. LEMOS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the PANTELIS A. LEMOS sink?

The PANTELIS A. LEMOS sank on Mar 17, 1978.

When was the wreck of the PANTELIS A. LEMOS discovered?

The wreck of the PANTELIS A. LEMOS was discovered in 1978.

What country did the PANTELIS A. LEMOS belong to?

The PANTELIS A. LEMOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PANTELIS A. LEMOS carrying?

The PANTELIS A. LEMOS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PANTELIS A. LEMOS?

The PANTELIS A. LEMOS had a tonnage of 35545 tons.

What type of wreck is the PANTELIS A. LEMOS?

The PANTELIS A. LEMOS is classified as a bulk carrier.

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