British Steel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
British steel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 45 N,14 1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.750000
  • Longitude: -14.016667
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH STEEL
Type yacht
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1976
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2010

Surveying Details

7.1.77 7.1.77 ST IN 284500N, 140100W APPROX RAN AGROUND NEAR EL TOSTON LT HO, NW COAST OF FUERTEVENTURA ISLAND. VESSEL HARD AGROUND ON STARBOARD SIDE, TOWED TO THIS POSN BY TRACTORS TO AVOID POUNDING ON ROCKS. (LL, 30.12.76 & 3.1.77). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 1.11.80 1.11.80 VESSEL WAS REFLOATED RECENTLY & TAKEN TO PUERTO RICO YACHT MARINA & REPAIRED. (LL, 3.11.80)

Circumstances of loss

30.12.76 RAN AGROUND NEAR EL TOSTON LT HO, NW COAST OF FUERTEVENTURA ISLAND. PASSAGE PUERTO RICO, GRAND CANARY ISLAND FOR PUERTO EL CARMEN, LANZAROTE. ALL CREW SAFE. VESSEL REFLOATED & REPAIRED AT PUERTO RICO YACHT MARINA. (LL, 30.12.76 & 3.11.80).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH STEEL wreck located?

The BRITISH STEEL wreck is located at coordinates 28 45 N,14 1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH STEEL?

The seabed around the BRITISH STEEL lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH STEEL sink?

The BRITISH STEEL sank on Dec 24, 1976.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH STEEL discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH STEEL was discovered in 1976.

What country did the BRITISH STEEL belong to?

The BRITISH STEEL belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH STEEL?

The BRITISH STEEL is classified as a yacht.

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