Pytheas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pytheas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 31.298 N,3 7.371 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.521633
  • Longitude: 3.122850
Wreck Depth 4.6 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PYTHEAS
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 96 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 2690
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2021

Surveying Details

22.2.71 DWP, WITH MAST, LYING APPROX NW/SE SHOWN IN 423119N, 030722E ON FRENCH 5130. NE 1506. 1.3.76 [EUR] POSN: 423122.2N, 030726.8E. NC 1506. H1272/85 5.9.85 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5130 [1985 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD. H3147/81 25.3.87 WK 4.6MTRS SHOWN IN 423122N, 030727E [EUR] ON FRENCH 7002 [1986 EDN]. - NM 1085/87. 25.3.87 LEAST DEPTH 4.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS IN 423121.8N, 030726.6E [EUR]. NAME GIVEN AS 'PYTHEAS'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.18023012 [1985]). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 4231.298N, 0307.371E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O A T SKJEIBRED. TORPEDOED BY U-35. (DODS, WW1SL & KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the PYTHEAS wreck located?

The PYTHEAS wreck is located at coordinates 42 31.298 N,3 7.371 E.

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

The PYTHEAS lies at a depth of about 4.6 meters and is located at coordinates 42 31.298 N,3 7.371 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PYTHEAS?

The seabed around the PYTHEAS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the PYTHEAS sink?

The PYTHEAS sank on Feb 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PYTHEAS discovered?

The wreck of the PYTHEAS was discovered in 1971.

What country did the PYTHEAS belong to?

The PYTHEAS belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the PYTHEAS?

The PYTHEAS had a tonnage of 2690 tons.

What type of wreck is the PYTHEAS?

The PYTHEAS is classified as a steam ship.

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