Constantia S (Fwd Part) Wreck

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Constantia s (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 43.307 N,2 21.957 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.721783
  • Longitude: -2.365950
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONSTANTIA S (FWD PART)
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 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2006

Surveying Details

H446/67 26.1.67 H446/67 26.1.67 ST IN 494318N, 022152W. (LL, 23.1.67). - NM ACTION. H446/67 8.3.67 H446/67 8.3.67 NOW IN 494321N, 022157W. (TH NM 31/67 & HARBOUR MASTER GUERNSEY). H3635/71 11.6.71 H3635/71 11.6.71 POSN NOW 494322N, 022152W [EUR]. NC 60. 11.5.81 11.5.81 ONLY BREAKERS VISIBLE IN THIS POSN. WK COULD STILL EXIST. (PHOTOPLOT PG 1592-LP1). NCA. HH256/440/02 8.12.95 HH256/440/02 8.12.95 WK IS NOT NOW VISIBLE AT ANY STATE OF THE TIDE. (HARBOUR MASTER, ALDERNEY, FAX DTD 13.11.95). AMENDED TO DW. - NM 91/96. HH256/440/03 1.3.02 HH256/440/03 1.3.02 REPORTED BY DIVERS AS HAVING BROKEN UP ALMOST COMPLETELY. LITTLE OR NOTHING PROTRUDING ABOVE THE SEABED. (A/HARBOUR MASTER, ALDERNEY, EMAIL DTD 26.2.02). NCA. HH256/440/03 5.3.02 HH256/440/03 5.3.02 WK IS DEFINITELY NOT A DANGER TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. AMEND TO OBSTN (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED). (A/HARBOUR MASTER, ALDERNEY, EMAIL DTD 27.2.02). BR STD. 31.8.06 31.8.06 WGD POSN: 4943.307N, 0221.957W. NE 60 [3RD EDN, MAY '04].

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.

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FAQ

Where is the CONSTANTIA S (FWD PART) wreck located?

The CONSTANTIA S (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 49 43.307 N,2 21.957 W.

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

The seabed around the CONSTANTIA S (FWD PART) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the CONSTANTIA S (FWD PART) sink?

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

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

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

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

The CONSTANTIA S (FWD PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CONSTANTIA S (FWD PART) carrying?

The CONSTANTIA S (FWD PART) was carrying water.

What was the tonnage of the CONSTANTIA S (FWD PART)?

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

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

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

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