Pavlos V (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
historic
|
Pavlos v (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
38 2.46 N,12 30.5 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 38.041000
- Longitude: 12.508333
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
30 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Low Water Springs |
| Name |
PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
tanker
|
| Flag |
GR |
| Length |
179.5 m |
| Width |
24.4 m |
| Draught |
10.1 |
| Tonnage |
15861 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 12, 1978
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1978 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 14, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H1272/78 19.1.78 WK DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION IN 380242N, 123000E. (NAVAREA III 013/78). NCA YET. 7.2.78 SANK COMPLETELY IN 35MTRS, 1M FROM TRAPANI. (LL 231). NCA YET. H1272/78 16.2.78 FOREMAST DRIES 2MTRS. VISIBLE BY DAY FROM 0.5M. (GENOA NM 6.11/78). CHART AS DW (DRIES) IN 380218N, 123047E. - NM 500/78. H1272/78 13.6.78 LIES IN 20MTRS, WITH LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS. POSN 302DEG, 0.8M FROM PUNTA SAN GIULIANO. (GENOA NM 19.15/78). NCA. H4978/72 30.6.78 CAN NO LONGER BE SEEN. (GENOA NM 22.4/78). DELETE LEGEND (DRIES). BR STD. H3076/77 18.1.79 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 13MTRS [7FMS]. (ITALIAN NM 50/17/78). - NM 256/79. 9.8.79 LIES IN DEEP WATER, 200MTRS OFF SHORE. CLEAR OF FAIRWAY. SALVAGE PRESENTS GREAT PROBLEMS. WILL BE LEFT 'AS LIES'. (LL 231). NCA. HH371/350/01 1.11.90 WK IS DANGEROUS TO SURFACE NAVIGATION IN AMENDED POSN 380224N, 123024E. HAS LEAST DEPTH OF ABOUT 12MTRS. (GENOA NM 19.3/90 & 19.33/90). CHART AS DW. - NM 3221/90. 22.3.93 DW IN 380227.6N, 123019.8E ON ITALIAN 266 [1988 REPRINT]. BR STD. 9.2.98 SHOWN AS WK 12.2MTRS IN 380231N, 123032E [EUR] ON ITALIAN 17 [1997 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2009/000041220 2.6.09 NOW HISTORIC WK WITH REST'D AREA RADIUS 0.11 MILE. (ITALIAN NM 10/11/09). DELETE WK 12.2MTRS, INS REST'D AREA (WK NOT CHARTED). - NM 3334/09. [WGD] POSN: 3802.460N, 1230.500E. SEP 2016/000121681 25.05.16 12.2 MTRS DW IN 3802.46N, 1230.50E [WGD]. (ITALIAN NM 10/10/16). AMEND TO 12.2MTRS DW.
Circumstances of loss
6.2.79 BUILT IN 1951 BY FURNESS SHIPBUILDING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHRISSANTHEMUM SHIPPING CO S A. PASSAGE WILHELMSHAVEN FOR MILAZZO. HAD FIRE IN ENGINE-ROOM. ABANDONED BY CREW WHEN FIRE SPREAD & TUGS BEACHED HER NEAR TRAPANI HBR. LATER SHE SLIPPED INTO DEEPER WATER ON 6.2.79. OF 34 CREW, TWO DIED. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
38 2.46 N,12 30.5 E
Pavlos V (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Pavlos V (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 38 2.46 N,12 30.5 E.
How deep is the PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 14.3 meters and is located at coordinates 38 2.46 N,12 30.5 E.
How deep is the seabed around the PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.
When did the PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) sink?
The PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 12, 1978.
When was the wreck of the PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1978.
What country did the PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) belonged to GR.
What cargo was the PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY)?
The PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 15861 tons.
What type of wreck is the PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY)?
The PAVLOS V (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.