Angelina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Angelina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 14.155 S,55 17.673 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -35.235917
  • Longitude: -55.294550
Wreck Depth 10.4 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGELINA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 162.2 m
Width 20.8 m
Draught 12.5
Orientation 160
Tonnage 10200
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2), 10S CLOSE E
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2010

Surveying Details

H4340/78 17.6.81 H4340/78 17.6.81 SANK IN 351218S, 551642W, WHILE AT ANCHOR. PART OF SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOWS. WILL BE BUOYED. (LL, 6, 8 & 9.6.81 & NAVAREA V 1079 R). NCA YET. H4340/78 12.8.81 H4340/78 12.8.81 ST IN 351200S, 551712W, WITH CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S CLOSE SSE. (ARGENTINE NM 63/81). - NM 1996/81. H4340/78 17.9.81 H4340/78 17.9.81 NOW IN 351500S, 551712W. SUPERSTRUCTURE AND THREE MASTS SHOWING ON HEADING 160DEGS. BUOY 200MTRS OFF BOW OF WK. (URUGUAYAN NM 32/81). NCA. H4308/71 18.1.83 H4308/71 18.1.83 BUOY MOVED TO 351413S, 551729W. (URUGUAYAN NM 55/82). NCA. H5055/84 4.9.86 H5055/84 4.9.86 SHOWN AS ST IN 351400S, 551824W, MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, FL(2)10S IN 351424S, 551742W ON URUGUAY 3 & URUGUAY NM 34/86. - NM 2481/86. 7.7.10 7.7.10 SHOWN AS SW 10.4MTRS IN 3514.155S, 5517.673W [WGD] WITH ISO DANGER BUOY, FL(2), 10 SEC, CLOSE E ON BA 3064 [EDN 4 DTD 22.1.09].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY WM DOXFORD & SONS (SHIPBUILDERS) LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARVEL SHIPPING CO. S.A. PASSAGE DURBAN FOR MONTEVIDEO. SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR, OFF MONTEVIDEO, FOLLOWING FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM & DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER DAMAGE. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ANGELINA wreck located?

The ANGELINA wreck is located at coordinates 35 14.155 S,55 17.673 W.

How deep is the ANGELINA and where exactly is it located?

The ANGELINA lies at a depth of about 10.4 meters and is located at coordinates 35 14.155 S,55 17.673 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGELINA?

The seabed around the ANGELINA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ANGELINA sink?

The ANGELINA sank on Jun 7, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ANGELINA discovered?

The wreck of the ANGELINA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ANGELINA belong to?

The ANGELINA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ANGELINA carrying?

The ANGELINA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ANGELINA?

The ANGELINA had a tonnage of 10200 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGELINA?

The ANGELINA is classified as a motor vessel.

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