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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 28, 2017 |
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 H2510/72 29.1.76 CONFIRMED THAT BUOY HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN.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.
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.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
22 7.623 N,91 45.279 E
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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.
General Comments
UKHO NM 5298(P)/19