Theodore A S (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Theodore a s (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 33.325 N,3 22.259 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.555417
  • Longitude: 3.370983
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY)
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 167 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 12.2
Sonar Length 120
Shadow Height 26
Tonnage 13884
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2025

Surveying Details

H4257/74 20.2.76 WK LOCATED IN 563330N, 032242E. LENGTH 80-120MTRS, HEIGHT 26MTRS. (DAFS-OIL DEVELOPMENTS, LTR DTD 13.2.76). DUE TO EXTENSIVE SURVEYS HAVING BEEN CARRIED OUT BY OIL COMPANIES SINCE 1966, RECENT WK, PRESUMED TO BE 'THEODORE A S' WHICH WAS REPD MISSING IN THIS LOCALITY. INS AS USC 40MTRS. - NM 550/76. H4242/75 3.3.76 WK POSN CONFIRMED IN 563330N, 032242E, NO POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION MADE. THOUGHT TO BE 'THEODORE A S'. (STAVANGER RESCUE CENTRE, LTR DTD 29.1.76). H4502/75 2.2.76 POSN REPEATED IN NORWEGIAN NM 1220/75. NCA. SEP 2013/000016354 8.3.13 SHOWN AS WK USC 61MTRS IN 5633.656N, 0322.761E [WGD] ON NO2A0404 [EDN 2.0].

Circumstances of loss

5.11.73 BUILT IN 1958 BY A G WESER, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNIMAR SHIPPING. PASSAGE NARVIK FOR GIJON. LAST REPORT TO NORDDEICH RADIO STN AT 2100HRS [GMT], & LAST POSSIBLE SITING AT 0900HRS [GMT] ON 5.11.73 BY LIBERIAN SS SEA NAVIGATOR. AIR & SEA SEARCH FOUND NO TRACE OF VESSEL, BUT LIFEBUOY WAS WASHED ASHORE ON 15.11.73 ON W COAST OF DENMARK, & FOREPART OF LIFEBOAT RECOVERED NEAR HVINDE ON 23.11.73. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 33.325 N,3 22.259 E
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FAQ

Where is the THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 33.325 N,3 22.259 E.

How deep is the THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 56 33.325 N,3 22.259 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) sink?

The THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 5, 1973.

When was the wreck of the THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) belonged to CY.

What cargo was the THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY)?

The THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 13884 tons.

What type of wreck is the THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY)?

The THEODORE A S (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.

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