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
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- 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 21, 2018 |
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].
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 43.127 N,2 37.106 E
Alfonso Tercero on Wreck Map
Alfonso Tercero Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, BOW STOVE IN WITH RENT ON PORT SIDE