Proto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Proto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
12 10 N,17 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.166667
  • Longitude: -17.333333
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROTO
Type fishing vessel
Flag GR
Length 54.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 627
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.3.76 SANK IN PA 121000N, 172000W. (LL 27.2.76). NCA. 20.6.03 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS NDWPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966 BY LENINSKAYA KUZNITSA, KIEV. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THETIS FISHING CO. SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PROTO wreck located?

The PROTO wreck is located at coordinates 12 10 N,17 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PROTO?

The seabed around the PROTO lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the PROTO sink?

The PROTO sank on Feb 21, 1976.

When was the wreck of the PROTO discovered?

The wreck of the PROTO was discovered in 1976.

What country did the PROTO belong to?

The PROTO belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the PROTO?

The PROTO had a tonnage of 627 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROTO?

The PROTO is classified as a fishing vessel.