Biosfera Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Biosfera Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 52.93 N,3 10.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.882167
  • Longitude: 3.182167
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name BIOSFERA
Type stern trawler
Flag UA
Length 101.5 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 5.6
Tonnage 3983
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 2005
Original Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.2.05 SANK IN 3853.0N, 0311.0E. (LL, 3.2.05). TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 21, 2010

Circumstances of loss

3.2.05 BUILT IN 1977 BY VEB VOLKSWERFT STRALSUND, STRALSUND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEVASTOPOL STATE CORPORATION ATLANTIKA, SEVASTOPOL. OIL ENGINE OF 3880 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LAS PALMAS FOR ALIAGA. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF M TUG SEA NOSTROMO. (LL, 3.2.05 & LLOYDS REGISTER).

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FAQ

Where is the BIOSFERA wreck located?

The BIOSFERA wreck is located at coordinates 38 52.93 N,3 10.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BIOSFERA?

The seabed around the BIOSFERA lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the BIOSFERA sink?

The BIOSFERA sank on Feb 2, 2005.

When was the wreck of the BIOSFERA discovered?

The wreck of the BIOSFERA was discovered in 2005.

What country did the BIOSFERA belong to?

The BIOSFERA belonged to UA.

What was the tonnage of the BIOSFERA?

The BIOSFERA had a tonnage of 3983 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIOSFERA?

The BIOSFERA is classified as a stern trawler.

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