Aldebaran Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Aldebaran Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 21.133 S,48 29.953 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -1.352217
  • Longitude: -48.499217
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALDEBARAN
Type motor vessel
Flag BR
Length 78.9 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1992
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H1277/77 2.2.77 H1277/77 2.2.77 ST REPD IN BELEM APPROACHES, 330DEGS, 1.85M FROM FORTE DA BARRA LT. (BRAZIL NM 451(P)/76). ALMOST CERTAINLY ALDEBARAN. H1277/77 15.6.77 H1277/77 15.6.77 NOW REPD 320DEGS, 0.59M FROM FORTE DA BARRA LT. WK DESCRIBED AS BEING LONGER THAN 46MTRS. (BRAZIL NM 84(P)/77). H2125/70 15.7.77 H2125/70 15.7.77 NOW REPD 259DEGS, 0.78M FROM FORTE DA BARRA LT. (BRAZIL NM 161(T)/77).
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LINHAS BRASILEIRAS DE NAVDGACAO (LIBRA). PASSAGE RIO DE JANEIRO FOR MANAUS. RAN AGROUND OFF FURO JARANACA. REFLOATED & TAKEN TO BELEM FOR REPAIR BUT CAPSIZED & SANK. RAISED IN DEC'85, BUT DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS & BEACHED NEAR BELEM. OWNERS INTEND TO CONVERT HULL INTO TWO PONTOONS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALDEBARAN wreck located?

The ALDEBARAN wreck is located at coordinates 1 21.133 S,48 29.953 W.

When did the ALDEBARAN sink?

The ALDEBARAN sank on May 11, 1975.

When was the wreck of the ALDEBARAN discovered?

The wreck of the ALDEBARAN was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ALDEBARAN belong to?

The ALDEBARAN belonged to BR.

What cargo was the ALDEBARAN carrying?

The ALDEBARAN was carrying vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the ALDEBARAN?

The ALDEBARAN had a tonnage of 1992 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALDEBARAN?

The ALDEBARAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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