Castillo De Bellver (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Castillo de bellver (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 15.5 S,17 30.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.258333
  • Longitude: 17.508333
Water Depth 430 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTILLO DE BELLVER (STERN 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 6, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1273/83 7.9.83 STERN SECTION SANK IN 331530S, 173018E, IN 430MTRS OF WATER. (LL, 12.8.83) H1273/83 23.9.83 POSN GIVEN AS 331530S, 173030E. POSSIBILITY OF CRUDE OIL SEEPAGE. (SA NM 54/83). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. 22.11.91 SHOWN AS NDW ON SAN 79 [OCT '91 EDN]. NCA, PLOTS IN APPROX 430MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

6.8.83 BUILT IN 1978. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESA NACIONAL ELCANO DE LA MARINE MERCANTE, S.A. PASSAGE JEBEL DHANNA FOR SPAIN. CAUGHT FIRE AND BROKE INTO TWO PARTS. STERN SECTION EXPLODED AND SANK ON 6.8.83. FOR'D SECTION, ABOUT 150MTRS LONG, REMAINED AFLOAT, IT WAS TOWED FURTHER TO SEAWARD TO REDUCE POLLUTION RISKS, AND WAS EVENTUALLY SUNK BY A CONTROLLED EXPLOSION ON 13.8.83. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 15.5 S,17 30.5 E
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FAQ

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

The CASTILLO DE BELLVER (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 33 15.5 S,17 30.5 E.

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

The seabed around the CASTILLO DE BELLVER (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 430 meters deep.

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

The CASTILLO DE BELLVER (STERN SECTION) sank on Aug 6, 1983.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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