Alecos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alecos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 1.355 N,5 42.592 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.022583
  • Longitude: -5.709867
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALECOS
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 154.2 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 10887
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2021

Surveying Details

19.9.75 STRANDED ON LOS CABEZOS, 5M W OF TARIFA. FIRMLY AGROUND & LISTING HEAVILY TO STARBOARD. (LL 17 & 18.9.75) POSN GIVEN BY LLOYDS OF 360600N, 052100W IS OBVIOUSLY INCORRRECT. 22.9.75 LYING IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION WITH 5DEG LIST TO PORT, PARTIALLY FLOODED. SALVAGE CONSIDERED POSSIBLE AFTER PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION. (LL 22.9.75). 2.10.75 LYING ON A FLAT SHELF OF ROCK FORWARD, WITH 60FT WATER ELSEWHERE. BOW SET UP 5FT OVER 30FT LENGTH. (LL 30.9.75). 31.10.75 MOVING HEAVILY DUE TO STRONG EASTERLY WIND & LISTING HEAVILY TO PORT. (LL 30.10.75). H1193/67 3.11.75 LIES STRANDED 2.5M S OF PUNTA PALOMA LT [360357N, 054308W APPROX]. (CADIZ TNM 38/1351/75). PLOTS IN 360126N, 054306W. NCA YET, AWAIT FUTHER, POSSIBLE SALVAGE OR BETTER POSN. H1193/67 4.8.76 ST 169DEG 2.6M FROM PUNTA PALOMA LT. (CADIZ NM 723/76). [EUR] POSN: 360123N, 054227W. - NM 1575/76 H1193/67 18.1.78 WK BEING REMOVED BY SALVAGE VESSEL 'CEMESA'. YELLOW CAN BUOYS LAID: A) 150DEG 2.26M, B) 154DEG 2.48M, C) 168DEG 2.16M & D) 165DEG 1.93M FROM PUNTA PALOMA LT. (CADIZ TNM 1724/77). NCA YET. 8.8.79 SHOWN AS ST ON SPANISH 45 [MAR'79]. H1193/67 25.2.80 BUOYS REMOVED DURING SALVAGE WORKS. (CADIZ NM 3/64/80). NCA YET. H1193/67 11.8.81 CHART AS DW. (CADIZ NM 796/81). - NM 1979/81. 30.8.95 SHOWN IN 360124.5N, 054231W ON SPANISH 445B (NC 1995). BR STD. 12.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 3601.355N, 0542.592W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY SIR JOHN LAING & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. ALECOS, S.A.. PASSAGE MELILLA, SPANISH MOROCCO FOR SZCZECIN. STRUCK A WRECK ON LOS CABEZOS, 5M W OF TARIFA. TUG UNABLE TO REFLOAT HER. CREW OF 26 ABANDONED SHIP. GRADUALLY DETERIORATED & DECLARED CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALECOS wreck located?

The ALECOS wreck is located at coordinates 36 1.355 N,5 42.592 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALECOS?

The seabed around the ALECOS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ALECOS sink?

The ALECOS sank on Sep 15, 1975.

When was the wreck of the ALECOS discovered?

The wreck of the ALECOS was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ALECOS belong to?

The ALECOS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ALECOS carrying?

The ALECOS was carrying granular or powdery material,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ALECOS?

The ALECOS had a tonnage of 10887 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALECOS?

The ALECOS is classified as a bulk carrier.

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