Pinthis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pinthis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
42 9.372 N,70 33.636 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.156208
  • Longitude: -70.560608
Wreck Depth 22.08 m
Name PINTHIS
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

W00037/03 -- OPR-A397-TJ-03; Survey Position: 042° 09' 22.353" N, 70° 33' 38.189" W Least Depth: 22.08 m Timestamp: 1995-096.21:38:50.270 (04/06/1995) Feature is the least depth from a man-made-looking feature 200 m from charted position. Least depth from MBES data acquired with EM 1000. UPDATED 9/15/2006 JCM DESCRIPTION 24 NO.244; CARGO; SUNK 6/10/30; POSITION ACCURACY WITHIN 1 MILE; LEAST ì DEPTH 58 FT. REPORTED THROUGH LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE BUREAU, DEPT. OF COMM. 27 NO.528; CARGO, SUNK 6/10/30, LD OF 8 FT AT MLW. 206 ON JUNE 10, 1930 THE STEAMER FAIRFAX RAMMED INTO THE OIL ì TANKER PINTHIS IN A HEAVY FOG; EXPLOSION AND FIRE AFTER THE ì IMPACT RESULTED IN LOSS OF ALL 19 CREWMEMBERS ON THE PINTHIS; ì FAIRFAX LIMPED BACK TO BOSTON; PINTHIS LIES UPSIDEDOWN AT LORAN C ì RATES: 9960-W 13924.4 AND 9960-Y 44175.3. (ENTERED MSM 3/89)

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FAQ

Where is the PINTHIS wreck located?

The PINTHIS wreck is located at coordinates 42 9.372 N,70 33.636 W.

How deep is the PINTHIS and where exactly is it located?

The PINTHIS lies at a depth of about 22.08 meters and is located at coordinates 42 9.372 N,70 33.636 W.