Samothraki Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Samothraki Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 33.54 N,2 55.57 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 65 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SAMOTHRAKI |
| Type | ketch |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 30, 1976 |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Last Detection Year | 1997 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 10.5.77 10.5.77 SANK IN 403330N, 025530W. (LL, 31.7.76). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 19.2.97 19.2.97 REPD TO BE NON-EXISTENT. (FR WK RECORDS 1997 NO.14592057). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH090/912/01 20.11.01 HH090/912/01 20.11.01 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 912). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 16, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M BULK CARRIER 'BERNHARD OLDENDOFF'. FIVE RECOVERED, ONE MAN MISSING. PASSAGE GUERNSEY TO DARTMOUTH. (LL).
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