Cala Ras Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Cala ras Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
28 8.09 N,15 25.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.134833
  • Longitude: -15.418333
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALA RAS
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 53.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 389
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.1.74 10.1.74 VESSEL IN 280800N, 152500W APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.215). NCA YET. H3212/71 19.5.78 H3212/71 19.5.78 WRECK ON W SIDE OF DIQUE DEL GENERALISSIMO FRANCO, NEAR NORTHERN END IS NOW EXPUNGED. (CADIZ NM 462/78). NCA REQUIRED, CONSIDERED TO BE THIS WRECK. AMENDED TO LIFT. 12.2.79 12.2.79 REPORT THAT 'CALA RAS' HAS BEEN ABANDONED BY THE UNDERWRITERS AND WILL BE SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LL, 23.2.79). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

IN LAS PALMAS HARBOUR FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SPANISH TRAWLER 'ROQUE DEL ESTE'. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 28 8.09 N,15 25.1 W
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FAQ

Where is the CALA RAS wreck located?

The CALA RAS wreck is located at coordinates 28 8.09 N,15 25.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CALA RAS?

The seabed around the CALA RAS lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the CALA RAS sink?

The CALA RAS sank on Jan 9, 1974.

When was the wreck of the CALA RAS discovered?

The wreck of the CALA RAS was discovered in 1974.

What country did the CALA RAS belong to?

The CALA RAS belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the CALA RAS?

The CALA RAS had a tonnage of 389 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALA RAS?

The CALA RAS is classified as a motor vessel.