Collo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Collo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 44.93 N,0 15.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.748833
  • Longitude: 0.265500
Water Depth 1800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLLO
Type roll on-roll off
Flag DZ
Length 100.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.10.78 4.10.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 60M E OF CABO DE PALOS, NEAR CARTAGENA. (LLOYDS VOL.234). NCA. 5.12.78 5.12.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 374500N, 001600E. (LL ID OCT'78) NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1973 BY ASTILLEROS CONSTRUCCIONES S.A., VIGO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE NATIONALE ALGERIENNE DE NAVIGATION. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH ITALIAN RO/RO FERRY 'ESPRESSO MARILEN' 60M E OF CABO DE PALOS, NEAR CARTAGENA, SPAIN. ONLY FOUR OF THE 30 MAN CREW SAVED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the COLLO wreck located?

The COLLO wreck is located at coordinates 37 44.93 N,0 15.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COLLO?

The seabed around the COLLO lies at approximately 1800 meters deep.

When did the COLLO sink?

The COLLO sank on Oct 4, 1978.

When was the wreck of the COLLO discovered?

The wreck of the COLLO was discovered in 1978.

What country did the COLLO belong to?

The COLLO belonged to DZ.

What was the tonnage of the COLLO?

The COLLO had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLLO?

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

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