Tonis Chandris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tonis chandris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 42.433 N,0 48.954 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.707217
  • Longitude: -0.815900
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TONIS CHANDRIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 92.2 m
Width 13.8 m
Draught 5.7
Sonar Length 39.6
Sonar Width 6.6
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 97
Tonnage 3161
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2010

Surveying Details

H390/40 15.2.40 H390/40 15.2.40 NO ACTION ON WK IN 604207N, 004854W. (NOIC LERWICK). 12.1.78 12.1.78 NO LONGER SHOWN ON CHARTS. 3.3.04 3.3.04 SHOWN AS NDW IN 6042.119N, 0048.800W [OGB] ON BA 3282 [NE DTD 27.9.91]. 5.10.06 SEP 2006/000384983 5.10.06 DIVED 25.6.06 IN 6042.440N, 0048.966W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 10MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE IN GEN DEPTH 10-30MTRS. LENGTH (ESTIMATES) 50MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 10MTRS. LIES E/W. NO SCOUR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED ROCK. LIES ON E SIDE OF VERE ROCKS. V LARGE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT AND FORMS THE HIGHEST PART. TWO BOILERS LIE NEARBY. DRIVE SHAFT INTACT AND CORRECTLY ORIENTATED. STANDS 4FT ABOVE THE MAIN WRECKAGE, WHICH LIES DOWN THE SLOPE OF ROCKS TO 30MTRS. NON-FERROUS PROP IS DETACHED AND LIES NEAR SHAFT. SPARE IRON PROP IS NEARBY. NO PART OF WRECK IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN VERE ROCKS. CHARTED NDW NOT LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER AND E/S. (G LOCKETT). RETAIN AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/335/01 3.8.10 HH091/335/01 3.8.10 EXAM'D 14.4.10 IN 6042.433N, 0048.954W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.05 IN GEN DEPTH 15.45MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 39.6MTRS, WIDTH 6.6MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS. LIES 087/267 DEGS. MAINLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SOME DEBRIS LIES CLOSE N. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1335). AMEND WK 10MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY AKT GES 'NEPTUN', ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J D CHANDRIS, PIREAUS. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 192NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE KIRKNESS FOR BARROW-IN-FURNESS. WAS CHASED INSHORE BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE ON A CALM, FOGGY NIGHT. GROUNDED ON VERE ROCKS BEFORE MASTER REALISED THEIR POSITION. LIGHTENED BUT UNABLE TO REFLOAT. (SIBI).

General Comments

ENGINE IS HIGHEST POINT, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the TONIS CHANDRIS wreck located?

The TONIS CHANDRIS wreck is located at coordinates 60 42.433 N,0 48.954 W.

How deep is the TONIS CHANDRIS and where exactly is it located?

The TONIS CHANDRIS lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 60 42.433 N,0 48.954 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TONIS CHANDRIS?

The seabed around the TONIS CHANDRIS lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the TONIS CHANDRIS sink?

The TONIS CHANDRIS sank on Jan 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TONIS CHANDRIS discovered?

The wreck of the TONIS CHANDRIS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TONIS CHANDRIS belong to?

The TONIS CHANDRIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the TONIS CHANDRIS carrying?

The TONIS CHANDRIS was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the TONIS CHANDRIS?

The TONIS CHANDRIS had a tonnage of 3161 tons.

What type of wreck is the TONIS CHANDRIS?

The TONIS CHANDRIS is classified as a steam ship.

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