Arona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Arona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 2.04 N,15 22.733 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.034000
  • Longitude: -15.378883
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARONA
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 96 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 1639
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2006

Surveying Details

H3212/71 5.6.78 H3212/71 5.6.78 REPD TO BE DANGER TO NAVIGATION IN 280206N, 152236W. (CADIZ NM 591(P)/78). NCA YET. H3212/71 22.6.78 H3212/71 22.6.78 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 21.7MTRS IN 280157N, 152238W, MARKED BY WHITE OIL DRUMS. (CADIZ NM 642(T)/78). NCA YET. H3212/71 7.7.82 H3212/71 7.7.82 NO LONGER MARKED & NOW NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (CADIZ NM 775/82). BR STD. 22.2.84 22.2.84 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 508 [1983 EDN]. NE 1856. 10.4.90 10.4.90 STATED TO BE DW IN ORIGINAL POSN. (SPANISH SD NO.4 1984 EDN). STILL NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 508 [CORRECT TO 1989]. RETAIN AS NDW ON BA 1856. 11.6.03 11.6.03 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 610 [1ST EDN OCT'02, LARGEST SCALE 1:60.000], WHICH CANCELLED SPANISH 508. SPANISH 610 CARRIES NOTE THAT ONLY THE MOST IMPORTANT WRECKS ARE SHOW. AMENDED TO NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY, BUT RETAINED AS LIVE UNCHARTED RECORD. DELETE. BR STD. 31.10.06 31.10.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 610 [2ND EDN JUN'06, LARGEST SCALE 1:60,000]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 200 & CHART NO LONGER CARRIES NOTE THAT ONLY THE MOST IMPORTANT WRECKS ARE SHOWN. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

21.4.78 VESSEL, BUILT IN 1968 BY ASTANO SA, FERROL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAV DEL SUR. ON PASSAGE FROM LAS PALMAS FOR LAGOS. CAUGHT FIRE ON 21.4.78. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY 'FROXA', AFTER FIRE BURNT OUT, BUT SANK SUDDENLY 5M S OF LAS PALMAS TWO DAYS LATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ARONA wreck located?

The ARONA wreck is located at coordinates 28 2.04 N,15 22.733 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARONA?

The seabed around the ARONA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the ARONA sink?

The ARONA sank on Apr 23, 1978.

When was the wreck of the ARONA discovered?

The wreck of the ARONA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the ARONA belong to?

The ARONA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ARONA carrying?

The ARONA was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,fish.

What was the tonnage of the ARONA?

The ARONA had a tonnage of 1639 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARONA?

The ARONA is classified as a motor vessel.

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