Atlantis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Atlantis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 16 N,16 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.266667
  • Longitude: -16.750000
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLANTIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 66.4 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1142
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Surveying Details

1.12.76 GROUNDED VICINITY OF CAP VERDE. CREW RESCUED. (LL, 1.12.76). 3.12.76 GROUNDED APPROX 1 KM OFFSHORE, LISTING TO STBD. (LL, 3.12.76). 21.12.76 LOCATED IN APPROX 221600N, 164500W, 1.5KM FROM SHORE, WITH 20DEG LIST TO STBD. VESSEL FIRMLY ON THE ROCKS. (LL, 21.12.76). PLOTS IN 15MTRS. NCA. 29.4.03 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS STPA. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED. CREW RESCUED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ATLANTIS wreck located?

The ATLANTIS wreck is located at coordinates 22 16 N,16 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLANTIS?

The seabed around the ATLANTIS lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ATLANTIS sink?

The ATLANTIS sank on Nov 27, 1976.

When was the wreck of the ATLANTIS discovered?

The wreck of the ATLANTIS was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ATLANTIS belong to?

The ATLANTIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ATLANTIS carrying?

The ATLANTIS was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ATLANTIS?

The ATLANTIS had a tonnage of 1142 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLANTIS?

The ATLANTIS is classified as a steam ship.

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