Afortunadas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Afortunadas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 9.09 N,16 25.11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.151500
  • Longitude: -16.418500
Water Depth 230 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFORTUNADAS
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Tonnage 157
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.9.73 LOST OFF EL PORIS DE ABONA, S TENERIFE. (LL 213). POSN 275800N, 164500W. NCA. 11.5.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED. FILING POSN ONLY AMENDED TO 280900N, 162500W, WHICH PLOTS OFF EL PORIS DE ABONA. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE TENERIFE FOR GOMERA. LOST OFF EL PORIS DE ABONA. CREW RESCUED. (LL 213).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the AFORTUNADAS wreck located?

The AFORTUNADAS wreck is located at coordinates 28 9.09 N,16 25.11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AFORTUNADAS?

The seabed around the AFORTUNADAS lies at approximately 230 meters deep.

When did the AFORTUNADAS sink?

The AFORTUNADAS sank on Sep 20, 1973.

When was the wreck of the AFORTUNADAS discovered?

The wreck of the AFORTUNADAS was discovered in 1973.

What country did the AFORTUNADAS belong to?

The AFORTUNADAS belonged to ES.

What cargo was the AFORTUNADAS carrying?

The AFORTUNADAS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AFORTUNADAS?

The AFORTUNADAS had a tonnage of 157 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFORTUNADAS?

The AFORTUNADAS is classified as a motor vessel.

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