Themis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Themis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 19.955 N,11 0.944 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.332583
  • Longitude: 11.015733
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THEMIS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 135.6 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 7402
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Markers SEE ALSO [37904]
Last Amended Date Feb 16, 2016

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 20M N OF CAP BON. (LL WW1) H799/19 23.1.19 WK 'THEMIS' IN 371900N, 110300E APPROX. (PARIS NM 11/19). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA. - NM 663/19. H6128/36 20.10.36 AMENDED TO NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H972/42 11.3.42 STATED TO BE DW IN 371900N, 110200E, OR 359DEGS, 14.5M FROM CAPE BON LT. (PARIS NM 48/1825/41). AMENDED TO DW ON BA 250 & 165. DELETED FROM 2158A & 2158B BY NM 546/42 & INS ON NC FO 598. 10.8.71 SHOWN AS DW IN 371906N, 110300E [EUR] ON FRENCH 4314. NC 2122. 20.4.76 SHOWN AS NDW IN 371930N, 110230E ON ITALIAN WK CHART 0050. H972/42 15.4.77 REPD NOT TO EXIST IN CHARTED POSN. (RISDON BEAZLEY). DELETE. - NM 977/77. 30.4.82 STILL SHOWN AS DW ON US 52180 [1980 EDN]. 25.3.87 STILL SHOWN AS DW IN 371930N, 110200E ON US 52180 [SEP '86 EDN]. NCA. 31.7.99 DWPA SHOWN IN 3719.408N, 1102.164E [WGD] ON US 52180 [EDN 14 DTD 31.7.99]. 30.4.12 WPA SHOWN IN 3719.955N, 1100.944E [WGD] ON BA 2122 [EDN 5 DTD 4.2.10]. POSSIBLY SAME ITEM. 16.2.16 NDW IN 3719.955N, 1100.944E [WGD] NOT SHOWN ON TN300150. (EDN 1.0, DTD 10.9.14). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1911 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 412NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W WILHELMSEN. PASSAGE KARACHI FOR MARSEILLES. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (DODS, LL WW1, WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the THEMIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The THEMIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 37 19.955 N,11 0.944 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THEMIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the THEMIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the THEMIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The THEMIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the THEMIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the THEMIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the THEMIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The THEMIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the THEMIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The THEMIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the THEMIS (POSSIBLY)?

The THEMIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7402 tons.

What type of wreck is the THEMIS (POSSIBLY)?

The THEMIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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