Constantia S (After Part)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Constantia s (after part)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 46.94 N,2 17.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.782333
  • Longitude: -2.284833
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 151.3 m
Width 19 m
Draught 8.3
Tonnage 8686
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo water
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 6.3.80 6.3.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 494700N, 021700W [EUR] ON FRENCH 878 [DEC'79 EDN]. BR STD. FRENCH WK RECORDS GIVE NAME AS 'CONSTANTIA'. INFORMATION RECEIVED IN 1967 27.4.99 27.4.99 ACCURACY 1000MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, 1999, NO.14592003). AMENDED TO NDW PD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1951 BY KOKUMS, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VENUS SHIPPING CO. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE AMSTERDAM FOR GIBRALTAR. GROUNDED IN A STRONG W GALE ON ROCKS OFF CASQUESTS LT HOUSE. FLOATED OFF, DRIFTED ONTO FOURQUIE ROCKS AND BROKE INTO TWO SECTIONS. AFTER SECTION DRIFTED OFF, NOT BEING SIGHTED AGAIN.

General Comments

SEE ALSO [72039]

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FAQ

Where is the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 46.94 N,2 17.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 23, 1967.

When was the wreck of the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) was carrying water.

What was the tonnage of the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY)?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 8686 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY)?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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