Cerno Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Cerno Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 2.333 N,16 1.967 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.038883
  • Longitude: -16.032783
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CERNO
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 256.6 m
Width 36.6 m
Draught 14.3
Orientation 68
Tonnage 48267
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1971
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Surveying Details

H2998/73 4.12.74 H2998/73 4.12.74 STF, BOW IN 300214N, 160148W, AND STERN 248 DEGS 850FT. (LISBON NM 54/73). - NM 930/73. H2998/73 4.12.74 H2998/73 4.12.74 WK BROKEN WITH STERN APPEARING TO LIE IN THE CANAL DE SELVAGEM PEQUENA. VERY LITTLE SHOWING ABOVE WATER. (CANADIAN YACHT POOH II, HN DTD 30.10.74). NCA. 16.5.96 16.5.96 ST SHOWN IN 300212N, 160153W ON PORTUGUESE 105. [WGD] POSN: 300220N, 160158W. BA 3133 [APR '92].

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JORGEN P JENSEN. PASSAGE EUROPOORT FOR MENA AL AHMADI. GROUNDED ON SELVAGEM PEQUENA ISLAND. HARD AGROUND AND BADLY DAMAGED IN EXPOSED POSN. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CERNO wreck located?

The CERNO wreck is located at coordinates 30 2.333 N,16 1.967 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CERNO?

The seabed around the CERNO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CERNO sink?

The CERNO sank on Nov 18, 1971.

When was the wreck of the CERNO discovered?

The wreck of the CERNO was discovered in 1973.

What country did the CERNO belong to?

The CERNO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the CERNO carrying?

The CERNO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CERNO?

The CERNO had a tonnage of 48267 tons.

What type of wreck is the CERNO?

The CERNO is classified as a tanker.

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