Afroditi P Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Afroditi p Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 24.312 N,8 52.088 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.405200
  • Longitude: -8.868133
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFRODITI P
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 110.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3619
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2025

Surveying Details

H2765/69 4.5.82 ST IN 422418N, 085212W MARKED BY YB PILLAR LT BUOY, Q.R, 100MTRS S. (CADIZ NM 386/82 & NM 432/82). NE 1758. 29.10.82 SHOWN IN 422423.5N, 085207W [EUR] WITH YB PILLAR LT BUOY, Q.R, CLOSE S ON SPANISH 9251. NC 1758. H4644/74 17.8.84 DW IN 422418N, 085212W WITH YB PILLAR LT BUOY, Q, 180DEGS, 0.5C FROM WK. (HAMBURG NM 1756/84). NCA YET. H2235/81 22.1.86 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (CADIZ NM 1756/85). - NM 1372/92. 1.4.98 DW SHOWN IN 422422.8N, 085200W ON SPANISH 416A [1997 EDN]. NC 1758. 14.3.12 SHOWN AS WK 7MTRS IN 4224.304N, 0852.101W [WGD] ON BA 1732 [EDN 3 DTD 26.1.12, REPRO OF SPANISH 416A].

Circumstances of loss

13.4.1981 BUILT IN 1967. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ARGYCO CIA NAV. PASSAGE LEIXOES FOR BARCELONA. RAN AGROUND OUTSIDE LEIXOES HARBOUR ON 13.4.1981 DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE. WAS REFLOATED 9 DAYS LATER & TOWED BACK TO PORT WITH HER HULL SERIOUSLY FRACTURED. DECLARED CTL AND DRYDOCKED FOR SURVEY. SHE WAS THEN TAKEN IN TOW OF M TUG 'MANSCO 4' TO PIRAEUS. BOTH VESSELS WERE CAUGHT BY A STORM & DRIVEN AGROUND AT MONTALVO BEACH, N OF PONTEVEDRA BAY ON 2.10.1981. SHE REMAINED AGROUND UNTIL BEING REFLOATED ON 9.3.1982. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER REFLOATING THE VESSEL CAPSIZED & SANK LESS THAN 0.5M FROM THE GROUNDING SITE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AFRODITI P wreck located?

The AFRODITI P wreck is located at coordinates 42 24.312 N,8 52.088 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRODITI P?

The seabed around the AFRODITI P lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the AFRODITI P sink?

The AFRODITI P sank on Mar 9, 1982.

When was the wreck of the AFRODITI P discovered?

The wreck of the AFRODITI P was discovered in 1982.

What country did the AFRODITI P belong to?

The AFRODITI P belonged to PA.

What cargo was the AFRODITI P carrying?

The AFRODITI P was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AFRODITI P?

The AFRODITI P had a tonnage of 3619 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFRODITI P?

The AFRODITI P is classified as a carrier.

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