Alfonso Tercero Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alfonso tercero Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.127 N,2 37.106 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.718783
  • Longitude: 2.618433
Wreck Depth 20.4 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALFONSO TERCERO
Type carrier
Flag ES
Length 62.2 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 692
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2774/69 16.4.69 DW 5M N OF N HINDER LTV. (LL 11.4.69). DW IN 514412N, 023645E. (NETHERLANDS HYD, SIGNAL DTD 11.4.69). INS AS DW. - NM 693/69. H2774/69 5.5.69 WK 25.6MTRS IN 514312N, 023712E [EUR]. (NETH HYD, SIGNAL DTD 1.5.69). NCA H2774/69 22.5.69 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (HAGUE NM 1311/69). AMEND WK 14FMS IN 514312N, 023712E [EUR]. - NM 903/69. H2774/69 18.7.69 NOW WK 22MTRS IN 514309N, 023642E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 1730/69). AMEND WK 12FMS. - NM 1184/69. H2774/69 27.10.69 AMEND ON 1406. - NM 1727/69. H2423/71 14.1.72 POSN 514310N, 023650E [EUR]. WK HAS BOW DAMAGE, LYING UPRIGHT WITH MASTS STREWN OVER IT. APPROX 70MTRS LONG. (RIJKSWATESTAAT, MS BARRACUDA). H2423/71 4.2.72 LEAST DEPTH NOW 22.6MTRS. (NETHERLANDS HYDROGRAPHER). H2820/71 9.12.80 SHOWN AS WK 21.6MTRS IN 514311N, 023717E [EUR] ON HRMS BUYSKES'S SURVEY - APR '80 - K8495/2). AMEND WK 11FMS 5FT. BR STD. H2820/71 7.5.82 NOW WK 21.5MTRS IN 514312N, 023710E [EUR]. (NETH NM 1203/82). NCA. H1271/83 21.4.83 SHOWN AS ABOVE ON NETHERLANDS 1349 [1983 EDN]. AMEND WK 11FMS 4FT. BR STD. 26.4.89 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS SURVEY DEC '87 - MAR '88 [M1326/9 & 10]. NCA. HH100/351/02 6.4.90 DIVED ON IN 514313N, 023711E. LIES N/S ON EVEN KEEL. BOW STOVED IN WITH DEEP RENT ON PORT SIDE. MASTS LIE ACROSS WK. BRIDGE IS HIGHEST POINT AT 11MTRS. (D TERMOTE, 26.3.90). NCA YET. INFORMED NETH HYD BY TELEX. HH342/350/01 31.5.90 WK WIRE SWEPT 28.4.90. CLEAR AT 21.75MTRS. (NL NAVY, TLX 2.5.90). AMEND SW 11FMS 5FT. BR STD. HH340/351/01 ABOVE CONFIRMED. (NETH NM 330/90). HH160/351/02 8.3.91 NOW SW 20.5MTRS IN 514312N, 023709.5E [EUR]. (NETH NM 142/91. WK NO. R5-1730). BR STD. 23.7.13 23.7.13 SHOWN AS SW 20.4MTRS [LAT] IN 5143.127N, 0237.106E [WGD] ON BA 1630 [EDN 6 DTD 13.6.13].
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY ASTILLEROS DEL CADUGAU, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITIMA GOLFO DE VIZCAYA. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR BILBAO. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SWEDISH MV 'BRASILA' IN DENSE FOG. CREW OF 9 RECOVERED BY THE SWEDISH VESSEL. (MSD).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOW STOVE IN WITH RENT ON PORT SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 43.127 N,2 37.106 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALFONSO TERCERO wreck located?

The ALFONSO TERCERO wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.127 N,2 37.106 E.

How deep is the ALFONSO TERCERO and where exactly is it located?

The ALFONSO TERCERO lies at a depth of about 20.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 43.127 N,2 37.106 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALFONSO TERCERO?

The seabed around the ALFONSO TERCERO lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the ALFONSO TERCERO sink?

The ALFONSO TERCERO sank on Apr 11, 1969.

When was the wreck of the ALFONSO TERCERO discovered?

The wreck of the ALFONSO TERCERO was discovered in 1969.

What country did the ALFONSO TERCERO belong to?

The ALFONSO TERCERO belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the ALFONSO TERCERO?

The ALFONSO TERCERO had a tonnage of 692 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALFONSO TERCERO?

The ALFONSO TERCERO is classified as a carrier.

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