Antartico Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Antartico Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 8.5 N,8 53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.141667
  • Longitude: -8.883333
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTARTICO
Type tanker
Flag IT
Length 78.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1381
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2011

Surveying Details

H5087/77 14.10.87 H5087/77 14.10.87 AGROUND ON LOS CARALLONES SHALLOWS, OFF LAS ESTELAS ISLANDS. LYING IN TWO PARTS. AFTER PART, WITH BRIDGE AND ACCOMMODATION, WILL NEVER BE RECOVERED. FOREPART COULD BE REMOVED BUT IS IN A VERY BAD SHAPE. (LL 1.9.87 & 24.9.87). POSN 420830N, 085300W FOR FILING ONLY. H5087/77 18.1.88 H5087/77 18.1.88 SETTLED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 6.1.88).

Circumstances of loss

1.9.87 VESSEL, BUILT 1983, GROUNDED AT ENTRANCE TO VIGO BAY WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM GENOA DUE TO HEAVY SEAS. ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT FAILED AND VESSEL BROKE IN TWO. (LL 1.9.87).

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FAQ

Where is the ANTARTICO wreck located?

The ANTARTICO wreck is located at coordinates 42 8.5 N,8 53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTARTICO?

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

When did the ANTARTICO sink?

The ANTARTICO sank on Aug 30, 1987.

When was the wreck of the ANTARTICO discovered?

The wreck of the ANTARTICO was discovered in 1987.

What country did the ANTARTICO belong to?

The ANTARTICO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ANTARTICO?

The ANTARTICO had a tonnage of 1381 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTARTICO?

The ANTARTICO is classified as a tanker.

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