Pelhunter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pelhunter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 39.5 N,17 37.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.658333
  • Longitude: 17.626667
Water Depth 3300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name PELHUNTER
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 106.1 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 4050
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2003

Surveying Details

HH180/460/02 16.3.95 SANK IN 364000N, 174130E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.299). NCA. HH180/460/02 20.3.95 SINKING POSN 364124N, 173630E BY ROME RCC. 363930N, 173700E ALSO QUOTED. (LLOYDS VOL.299). HH180/460/02 4.4.95 SINKING POSN 363930N, 173742E FROM ROME RCC. (LLOYDS VOL.299). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1977 BY SALAMIS SHIPYARDS S.A., SALAMIS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PELASGOS MARITIME CO. ON PASSAGE FROM VALENCIA FOR PIRAEUS. SANK PRESUMABLY DUE TO STRONG WAVE. FIFTEEN CREW MEMBERS ON BOARD, OF WHOM THREE RESCUED, SEVEN RECOVERED DEAD & FIVE MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PELHUNTER wreck located?

The PELHUNTER wreck is located at coordinates 36 39.5 N,17 37.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PELHUNTER?

The seabed around the PELHUNTER lies at approximately 3300 meters deep.

When did the PELHUNTER sink?

The PELHUNTER sank on Mar 13, 1995.

When was the wreck of the PELHUNTER discovered?

The wreck of the PELHUNTER was discovered in 1995.

What country did the PELHUNTER belong to?

The PELHUNTER belonged to GR.

What cargo was the PELHUNTER carrying?

The PELHUNTER was carrying containers,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the PELHUNTER?

The PELHUNTER had a tonnage of 4050 tons.

What type of wreck is the PELHUNTER?

The PELHUNTER is classified as a carrier.

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