Pothiti Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pothiti Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 38.743 N,124 48.313 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.645717
  • Longitude: 124.805217
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POTHITI
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 150.3 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 9486
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 1989

Surveying Details

23.5.73 23.5.73 AGROUND IN 383730N, 1244818E. BROKEN AMIDSHIPS. (LL 212). 25.6.73 25.6.73 VESSEL NOW INCLINED 6 DEG TO PORT. AT HW NOW COVERED UP TO BRIDGE LEVEL. (LL 25.6.73). H2993/71 23.12.74 H2993/71 23.12.74 WK WITH 3 MASTS SHOWING, GOOD RADAR TARGET AT 6 - 8 MILES) IN 383846N, 1244815E. MASTS SHOW 4 - 5MTRS ABOVE SURFACE. (ROSTOCK NM 45(43)/74). INS AS ST. - NM 97/75. HH558/400/01 10.8.89 HH558/400/01 10.8.89 WK IN 383844N, 1244815E NO LONGER SHOWS. (USSR NM 2021/87). AMEND DW. - NM ACTION.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR CHINNAMPO. GROUNDED AND BROKE IN TWO MIDSHIPS. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 38.743 N,124 48.313 E
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FAQ

Where is the POTHITI wreck located?

The POTHITI wreck is located at coordinates 38 38.743 N,124 48.313 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POTHITI?

The seabed around the POTHITI lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the POTHITI sink?

The POTHITI sank on May 21, 1973.

When was the wreck of the POTHITI discovered?

The wreck of the POTHITI was discovered in 1973.

What country did the POTHITI belong to?

The POTHITI belonged to GR.

What cargo was the POTHITI carrying?

The POTHITI was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the POTHITI?

The POTHITI had a tonnage of 9486 tons.

What type of wreck is the POTHITI?

The POTHITI is classified as a carrier.

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