Theodoros V. Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Theodoros v. Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 30 N,17 39 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.500000
  • Longitude: -17.650000
Water Depth 475 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THEODOROS V.
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 170.9 m
Width 22.5 m
Draught 12.3
Tonnage 13157
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.8.74 6.8.74 WK REPORTED IN 210800N, 184100W. BOW ABOVE THE WATER. (LL 207). H4718/70 15.10.74 H4718/70 15.10.74 DWPA IN 213000N, 173900W. PROJECTS 50M ABOVE SEABED. (CADIZ NM 36/1181P/74 & BREST NM 36/20/74). INS AS NDWPA ON BA 3251. H3118/77 27.4.81 H3118/77 27.4.81 DELETED. (CADIZ NM 289/81). DELETED. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954 BY ATELIERS ET CHANTIERS DE LA SEINE MARITIME, LE TRAIT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N J VARDINOYANNIS, PIRAEUS, GREECE. PASSAGE SKIDKA FOR TEMA. ROCKED BY AN EXPLOSION & FIRE IN HER ENGINE ROOM, 400MILES NORTH OF DAKAR. MASTER & 8 CREW DIED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the THEODOROS V. wreck located?

The THEODOROS V. wreck is located at coordinates 21 30 N,17 39 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THEODOROS V.?

The seabed around the THEODOROS V. lies at approximately 475 meters deep.

When did the THEODOROS V. sink?

The THEODOROS V. sank on Jul 22, 1974.

When was the wreck of the THEODOROS V. discovered?

The wreck of the THEODOROS V. was discovered in 1974.

What country did the THEODOROS V. belong to?

The THEODOROS V. belonged to GR.

What cargo was the THEODOROS V. carrying?

The THEODOROS V. was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the THEODOROS V.?

The THEODOROS V. had a tonnage of 13157 tons.

What type of wreck is the THEODOROS V.?

The THEODOROS V. is classified as a motor vessel.

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