Almenara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Almenara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
40 15.1 N,17 16.333 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.251667
  • Longitude: 17.272217
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ALMENARA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1851
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 7.8.72 VESSEL SUNK 20-25M SSE OF TARANTO. (DODS). NCA. 31.8.72 POSN GIVEN AS 401506N, 171620E APPROX. (WRECKS SECTION). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1922 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOSSGEIL S.S. CO. SANK AFTER STRIKING A MINE 20-25M SSE OF TARANTO. (DODS & WWIISL).

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FAQ

Where is the ALMENARA wreck located?

The ALMENARA wreck is located at coordinates 40 15.1 N,17 16.333 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALMENARA?

The seabed around the ALMENARA lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the ALMENARA sink?

The ALMENARA sank on Sep 20, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ALMENARA discovered?

The wreck of the ALMENARA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ALMENARA belong to?

The ALMENARA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALMENARA?

The ALMENARA had a tonnage of 1851 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALMENARA?

The ALMENARA is classified as a steam ship.