Cherchell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cherchell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 43 N,0 37.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.716667
  • Longitude: -0.625000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CHERCHELL
Type roll on-roll off
Flag DZ
Length 24.1 m
Width 4.3 m
Draught 1.5
Tonnage 1062
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2018

Surveying Details

30.12.80 VESSEL SANK DUE TO BAD WEATHER ORAN. (LLOYDS VOL.243). NCA, POSN 354500N, 003800W FOR FILING ONLY. 28.5.81 STILL LYING IN ORIGINAL POSN. SALVAGE CONTRACT BEING NEGOTIATED. (LLOYDS VOL.244). NCA. 31.3.82 REFLOATED, SCRAPPED & REMAINS AT PIER. (LLOYDS VOL.248). NCA. 26.6.02 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NCA, NEW POSN: 3543.00N, 0037.50W, FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK, WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER WKS, DUE TO BAD WEATHER AT ORAN. SALVAGE CONTRACT BEING NEGOTIATED. REFLOATED, SCRAPPED & REMAINS AT PIER. (LLOYDS VOLS 243, 244 & 248).

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FAQ

Where is the CHERCHELL wreck located?

The CHERCHELL wreck is located at coordinates 35 43 N,0 37.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHERCHELL?

The seabed around the CHERCHELL lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CHERCHELL sink?

The CHERCHELL sank on Dec 28, 1980.

When was the wreck of the CHERCHELL discovered?

The wreck of the CHERCHELL was discovered in 1980.

What country did the CHERCHELL belong to?

The CHERCHELL belonged to DZ.

What was the tonnage of the CHERCHELL?

The CHERCHELL had a tonnage of 1062 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHERCHELL?

The CHERCHELL is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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