Castillo De Bellver (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Castillo de bellver (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 35.75 S,15 11.567 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -32.595833
  • Longitude: 15.192783
Water Depth 3050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag ES
Length 334.1 m
Width 55.2 m
Draught 20.4
Tonnage 138822
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2007

Surveying Details

H1273/83 7.9.83 BOW SECTION SANK IN 323542S, 151136E, IN OVER 3000MTRS OF WATER. (LL, 15.8.83). NCA. H1273/83 23.9.83 POSN GIVEN AS 323545S, 151134E. POSSIBILITY OF CRUDE OIL SEEPAGE. (SA NM 54/83). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

6.8.83 PASSAGE JEBEL DHANNA FOR SPAIN. CAUGHT FIRE AND BROKE INTO TWO PARTS. STERN SECTION EXPLODED AND SANK ON 6.8.83 IN 331530N, 173018E. FOR'D SECTION, ABOUT 150MTRS LONG, REMAINED AFLOAT. WAS TOWED FURTHER TO SEAWARD TO REDUCE POLLUTION RISKS, AND WAS EVENTUALLY SUNK BY CONTROLLED EXPLOSION ON 13.8.83. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 35.75 S,15 11.567 E
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FAQ

Where is the CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 32 35.75 S,15 11.567 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 3050 meters deep.

When did the CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) sink?

The CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) sank on Aug 13, 1983.

When was the wreck of the CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION)?

The CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 138822 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION)?

The CASTILLO DE BELLVER (BOW SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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