Alina P Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Alina p Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 50.23 S,45 26.02 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -23.837167
  • Longitude: -45.433667
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALINA P
Type tanker
Flag CY
Length 224.9 m
Width 31.1 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 28473
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH655/350/02 24.1.92 HH655/350/02 24.1.92 EXPLOSION OCCURRED WHEN VESSEL WAS ABOUT 4 MILES FROM OIL TERMINAL AND PASSING THE CHANNEL BUOYS. LIES PARTIALLY SUBMERGED, BROKEN IN TWO WITH AFTER SECTION LIKELY TO SLIDE INTO THE CHANNEL. VESSEL CONSIDERED A CTL AND OWNERS HAVE BEEN ASKED TO REMOVE IT. (LL 2, 3, 11 & 16.1.92). NCA YET. HH655/350/02 11.3.92 HH655/350/02 11.3.92 SALVAGE COMMENCED. TO BE CUT INTO 8 SECTIONS AND DISPOSED OF IN AN AREA 6 MILES FROM PRESENT POSN 'IN FRONT OF PONTA DO VIANA' IN DEPTH OF 50MTRS. DURATION OF SALVAGE - 90 DAYS. (LL 2.3.92). PROBABLE DISPOSAL POSN - 240000S, 452500W, APPROX. HH655/001/92 28.5.92 HH655/001/92 28.5.92 NAVIGATION PROHIBITED WITHIN 0.5 MILE OF 235012S, 452600W DURING WK REMOVAL OPS. (BRASIL NM S 44(T)/92). 8.6.92 8.6.92 STERN SECTION AND NO 5 TANK SUNK IN 251900S, 442100W, APPROX, IN DEPTH 1732MTRS, 104 MILES OFF SHORE. FURTHER DUMPING TO TAKE PLACE. (LL 6.6.92). 21.9.92 21.9.92 BRAZILIAN DERRICK BARGE SUPERPESA VII DAMAGED WHEN CONTACTING THIS WK 13.7.92. (LL 15.7.92). HH655/001/92 21.12.92 HH655/001/92 21.12.92 BRASIL NM S 44(T)/92 REPEATED. (BRASIL NM S 215(T)/92). HH656/441/01 25.2.93 HH656/441/01 25.2.93 NOTHING FOUND DURING SURVEY ON COMPLETION OF SALVAGE OPS. BRASIL NM S 215(T)/92 CANCELLED. (BRASIL NM S 228/92). HH656/441/01 17.12.93 HH656/441/01 17.12.93 STERN SECTION, ENGINE ROOM, ACCOMMODATION ETC, WERE SUNK IN 251500S, 442000W, APPROX IN DEPTH OF 1700MTRS. REMAINDER OF VESSEL WAS TAKEN TO RIO DE JANEIRO FOR SCRAP. WK SITE WAS LEFT CLEAR. (LL 8.12.93).
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2009

Circumstances of loss

HAD AN EXPLOSION ONBOARD WHEN LEAVING HARBOUR AFTER UNLOADING CRUDE OIL AT SAO SEBASTIAO OIL TERMINAL. WAS BEACHED OFF NAVIGATION CHANNEL. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ALINA P wreck located?

The ALINA P wreck is located at coordinates 23 50.23 S,45 26.02 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALINA P?

The seabed around the ALINA P lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the ALINA P sink?

The ALINA P sank on Dec 31, 1991.

When was the wreck of the ALINA P discovered?

The wreck of the ALINA P was discovered in 1991.

What country did the ALINA P belong to?

The ALINA P belonged to CY.

What cargo was the ALINA P carrying?

The ALINA P was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALINA P?

The ALINA P had a tonnage of 28473 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALINA P?

The ALINA P is classified as a tanker.

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