Arcamare Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arcamare Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 46.73 N,8 27.39 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.778833
  • Longitude: -8.456500
Water Depth 186 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCAMARE
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 152.4 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 8819
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3329/77 28.3.78 H3329/77 28.3.78 VESSEL SANK IN 434648N, 082718W IN 186MTRS DEPTH. (LLOYDS 232). NCA. 10.4.00 10.4.00 INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 16.1.07 SEP 2006/000405336 16.1.07 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 411[1ST EDN' AUG 2006]. RETAIN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1959, WHILST EN-ROUTE YMUIDEN TO SHANGHAI, SANK WHILST UNDER TOW AFTER FIRE HAD BROKEN OUT IN WIRELESS ROOM OFF CABO VILLANO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARCAMARE SHIPPING ENTERPRISES S.A.

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FAQ

Where is the ARCAMARE wreck located?

The ARCAMARE wreck is located at coordinates 43 46.73 N,8 27.39 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCAMARE?

The seabed around the ARCAMARE lies at approximately 186 meters deep.

When did the ARCAMARE sink?

The ARCAMARE sank on Mar 23, 1978.

When was the wreck of the ARCAMARE discovered?

The wreck of the ARCAMARE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the ARCAMARE belong to?

The ARCAMARE belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ARCAMARE carrying?

The ARCAMARE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ARCAMARE?

The ARCAMARE had a tonnage of 8819 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARCAMARE?

The ARCAMARE is classified as a motor vessel.

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