Alpro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alpro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 39.847 N,4 9.674 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.664117
  • Longitude: -4.161233
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALPRO
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 61.3 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 699
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3205/81 6.3.85 SANK ABOUT 6M S OF BENAJARAFE, SOME 10M E OF MALAGA. (LLOYDS VOL.263) H3205/81 7.4.86 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 363956N, 040954W, MARKED BY A BUOY. (CADIZ TNM 231/86) HH358/351/01 31.3.92 NDW IN 363956N, 040936W. (CADIZ NM 320/92). BR STD. HH358/351/02 6.6.96 CADIZ TNM 231/86 CANCELLED. (SPANISH NM 623/96). NCA. 5.1.09 SEP 2008/000098813 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 45A [NE 8.08, 1:175,000]. BR STD. 27.11.13 SEP 2013/000254796 NDW IN 3639.83N, 0409.68W [WGD]. (SPANISH NM 47/341/13).
Last Amended Date May 25, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1957 BY CORCHO HIJOS, S.A..OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA GARCIA-MINAUR, S.A.. SANK IN STORMY SEAS WHILE ON PASSAGE MELILLA, SPANISH MOROCCO, TO MALAGA. CREW OF SEVEN DROWNED. CARGO OF CHINA CLAY. (LLOYDS VOL.263). CARGO OF IRON ORE. (MSD).

General Comments

Wreck least depth unknown but thought to be more than 20 meters

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FAQ

Where is the ALPRO wreck located?

The ALPRO wreck is located at coordinates 36 39.847 N,4 9.674 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALPRO?

The seabed around the ALPRO lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the ALPRO sink?

The ALPRO sank on Jan 30, 1986.

When was the wreck of the ALPRO discovered?

The wreck of the ALPRO was discovered in 1986.

What country did the ALPRO belong to?

The ALPRO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ALPRO carrying?

The ALPRO was carrying clay products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ALPRO?

The ALPRO had a tonnage of 699 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALPRO?

The ALPRO is classified as a motor vessel.

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