Al Motawakil Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Al motawakil Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 7.09 N,15 25.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.118167
  • Longitude: -15.418333
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL MOTAWAKIL
Type stern trawler
Flag MA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2006

Surveying Details

H3212/71 12.3.85 H3212/71 12.3.85 STRANDED & FLOODED ALONGSIDE MAIN ROAD OF LAS PALMAS. SERIOUS DAMAGE SUSTAINED. DESPITE EFFORTS OF LOCAL TUGS, VESSEL SANK. (LLOYDS VOL.259). NCA YET, POSN 280700N, 152400W FOR FILING ONLY. 9.5.01 9.5.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN FOR FILING ONLY AMENDED TO 280700N, 152500W AS PREVIOUS POSN PLOTTED IN 32MTRS. 31.10.06 31.10.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 6100 [INT 1928] [2ND EDN JUN'06, LARGEST SCALE]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 1998. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1856.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED FOLLOWING FIRE IN LAS PALMAS HBR, LATER SANK. (LLOYDS VOL.259).

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FAQ

Where is the AL MOTAWAKIL wreck located?

The AL MOTAWAKIL wreck is located at coordinates 28 7.09 N,15 25.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AL MOTAWAKIL?

The seabed around the AL MOTAWAKIL lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the AL MOTAWAKIL sink?

The AL MOTAWAKIL sank on Mar 3, 1985.

When was the wreck of the AL MOTAWAKIL discovered?

The wreck of the AL MOTAWAKIL was discovered in 1985.

What country did the AL MOTAWAKIL belong to?

The AL MOTAWAKIL belonged to MA.

What type of wreck is the AL MOTAWAKIL?

The AL MOTAWAKIL is classified as a stern trawler.

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