Thetis C Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Thetis c Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 7.623 N,91 45.279 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.127050
  • Longitude: 91.754650
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THETIS C
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 101.5 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2276
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK IN 220800N, 911600E, APPROX. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURN, DEC '71). NCA YET. H(MO)929/71 15.2.72 SUNK IN 220756N, 914600E. (AREA SUPT, BOMBAY - REPORT 28.1.72). H2510/72 3.3.72 STANDED IN 220756N, 914600E, APPROX. (DEHRA DUN NM 55/72). INS AS STPA. - NM 487/72. H2510/72 12.2.74 ST IN 220810N, 914554E. (BANGLADESH NM 2/74). AMEND TO ST IN REVISED POSN. - NM 423/74. H3995/73 17.6.74 G SPHERICAL BUOY LAID CLOSE S IN APPROX 220800N, 914605E. (CHITTAGONG NM 5/74). - NM 1271/74. H3995/73 11.9.75 WK REPD NO LONGER VISIBLE. WK BUOY MISSING. (MV MANIPUR, HN 5.8.75). AMEND TO DW. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2031/75. H2510/72 29.1.76 CONFIRMED THAT BUOY HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN. LOCAL PILOTS STATE WK NO LONGER EXISTANT. (MV SUGAR REPIA, HN 6.11.75). H3995/73 21.6.76 BUOY REPD STILL ON STATION. (PRINCIPAL OFFICER, MERCANTILE MARINE, CHITTAGONG). INS BUOY. - NM 1116/76. H2402/75 24.6.77 POSN REPD AS 220800N, 914605E WITH UNLIT G BUOY 30FT DUE S OF WK. (PORT OF CHITTAGONG HANDBOOK, 1975-76). 14.5.79 NOT SHOWN. (BANGLADESH 75006). H4151/71 19.4.82 REPD BY HARBOUR MASTER AND RIVER PILOT TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (MV BENGAL ENTERPRISE, HN 8.3.82). DELETE. - NM 1062/82. HH508/420/01 24.4.89 DW (THETIS) SHOWN IN 220731N, 914531E ON CORRECTED COPY OF NC 84. (CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY). INS AS DWPA. - NM 1556/89. HH508/420/01 27.5.92 WK, THETIS, SHOWN IN 220759N, 914559E ON BANGLADESH 63, [24.8.91]. SHOWN IN RED SO MAY HAVE BEEN REMOVED. NCA. SEP 2006/000385494 19.10.06 LISTED IN POSN 2207.983N, 9145.983E [UND] ON THE CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY WEB SITE [DTD 11.10.06]. RETAIN IN EXISTING POSN. [WGD] POSN: 2207.579N, 9145.282E. NE 84 [2010 EDN]. 13.5.11 SHOWN IN 2207.623N, 9145.279E [WGD] ON BANGLADESH 1001 [EDN 2 1.1.09]. NE 84. SEP 2017/000090842 28.9.17 NOT SHOWN ON BD3001 [EDN 1, DTD 2.2.17] OR ON BD7510 [EDN 1, DTD 2.2.17]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950 BY W GREY & CO, HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C CALAFATIS. BOMBED BY INDIAN AIRCRAFT IN CHITTAGONG ANCHORAGE. PASSAGE KARACHI FOR CHITTAGONG. CARGO RICE. THREE MEN LOST.

General Comments

UKHO NM 5298(P)/19

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FAQ

Where is the THETIS C wreck located?

The THETIS C wreck is located at coordinates 22 7.623 N,91 45.279 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THETIS C?

The seabed around the THETIS C lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the THETIS C sink?

The THETIS C sank on Dec 6, 1971.

When was the wreck of the THETIS C discovered?

The wreck of the THETIS C was discovered in 1971.

What country did the THETIS C belong to?

The THETIS C belonged to GR.

What cargo was the THETIS C carrying?

The THETIS C was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the THETIS C?

The THETIS C had a tonnage of 2276 tons.

What type of wreck is the THETIS C?

The THETIS C is classified as a motor vessel.

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