Ciudad De Valencia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Ciudad de valencia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 40 N,17 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.666667
  • Longitude: -17.750000
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CIUDAD DE VALENCIA
Type ferry
Flag ES
Length 82.2 m
Width 12.4 m
Draught 8
Tonnage 2477
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2010

Surveying Details

10.11.75 10.11.75 FIRE BROKE OUT ON VESSEL IN 284000N, 174500W (PA). THEN SANK ON STARBOARD SIDE, FIRE LATER EXTINGUISHED. FOR FILING ONLY. (LL, 10.11.75) 23.8.76 23.8.76 ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT ONLY SUCCEDED IN LIFTING BOWS. AFT PART HAS NOT REFLOATED OWING TO HEAVY LEAKAGE. (LL, 19.8.76). 2.3.77 2.3.77 REFLOATED ON 18.2.77. (LL, 2.1.77).

Circumstances of loss

18.2.77 BUILT IN 1931 BY UNION NAVAL DE LEVANTE, VALENCIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. TRASMEDITERRANEA, S.A. WHILE LYING IN PALMA, MAJORCA, OUT OF COMMISSION, A FIRE BROKE OUT WHICH SPREAD RAPIDLY TO OTHER DECKS. EVENTUALLY TURNED AND SANK ON HER STARBOARD SIDE. RAISED 18.2.77 AND SOLD FOR SCRAP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CIUDAD DE VALENCIA wreck located?

The CIUDAD DE VALENCIA wreck is located at coordinates 28 40 N,17 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CIUDAD DE VALENCIA?

The seabed around the CIUDAD DE VALENCIA lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the CIUDAD DE VALENCIA sink?

The CIUDAD DE VALENCIA sank on Nov 8, 1975.

When was the wreck of the CIUDAD DE VALENCIA discovered?

The wreck of the CIUDAD DE VALENCIA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the CIUDAD DE VALENCIA belong to?

The CIUDAD DE VALENCIA belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the CIUDAD DE VALENCIA?

The CIUDAD DE VALENCIA had a tonnage of 2477 tons.

What type of wreck is the CIUDAD DE VALENCIA?

The CIUDAD DE VALENCIA is classified as a ferry.

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