Pindos Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Pindos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.799 N,5 5.17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.013317
  • Longitude: -5.086167
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PINDOS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 2512
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1912
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1912
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1282/77/116 4.5.77 SANK NEAR CHYNHALLS POINT, NEAR COVERACK. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). NCA. 17.12.85 LIES WELL BROKEN UP, BUT STANDING UP TO 2MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 6-7MTRS, JUST TO THE E OF TWO ROCKS (THE OXE) WHICH ARE AWASH AT HW TO THE S OF DOLOR PT, COVERACK. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 1, NO 86 (254)). NCA. 28.1.86 LIES IN 10MTRS, VERY BROKEN AND SCATTERED ON ROCKY SEABED, IN 500058N, 050514W. (DIVER GUIDE TO S CORNWALL). FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/18 14.2.02 [WGD] POSN: 5000.799N, 0505.170W. (JASON ROSEVEARE/ G FURSE TELECON 14.2.02). INS AS FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-EUSEMERE. BUILT IN 1890 BY R WILLIAMSON & SON, WORKINGTON. PASSAGE MEJILLONES, CHILE FOR HAMBURG. BROKE AWAY FROM GERMAN TUG ANCONA DURING A GALE AND WENT ASHORE AT CHYNHALLS PT. LISTED TO PORT AND BROKE UP. (SIBI & CORNISH SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN & SCATTERED ON ROCKY SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the PINDOS wreck located?

The PINDOS wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.799 N,5 5.17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PINDOS?

The seabed around the PINDOS lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the PINDOS sink?

The PINDOS sank on Feb 10, 1912.

When was the wreck of the PINDOS discovered?

The wreck of the PINDOS was discovered in 1912.

What country did the PINDOS belong to?

The PINDOS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PINDOS carrying?

The PINDOS was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the PINDOS?

The PINDOS had a tonnage of 2512 tons.

What type of wreck is the PINDOS?

The PINDOS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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