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
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.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2025

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).

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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.

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