Conti Belgica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Conti belgica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 21 N,54 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.350000
  • Longitude: 54.500000
Water Depth 2739 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONTI BELGICA
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 100 m
Width 18 m
Draught 5
Tonnage 1599
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2710/84 31.7.87 SANK IN POSN 162100N, 543000E. (LL, 15.7.87). PLOTS IN 2666MTRS. NCA. HH485/400/02 24.9.96 WK PD IN 162100N, 543000E. (US NM 36/62024/96). NCA. SEP 2015/000019046 5.2.15 WK DEPTH 2739MTRS IN 1621.0N. 5430.0E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015). NCA,
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1978 BY WILLI SCHLIEKER REEDERIE GMBH & CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J J SIETAS GMBH & CO, K G SCHIFFSW, HAMBURG. PASSAGE BATANGAS, LUZON ISLAND FOR SWEDEN. REPORTED TAKING IN WATER, ENGINE FAILED & WITHOUT POWER, AFTER ENCOUNTERING HEAVY WEATHER. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW & LATER SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CONTI BELGICA wreck located?

The CONTI BELGICA wreck is located at coordinates 16 21 N,54 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CONTI BELGICA?

The seabed around the CONTI BELGICA lies at approximately 2739 meters deep.

When did the CONTI BELGICA sink?

The CONTI BELGICA sank on Aug 8, 1987.

When was the wreck of the CONTI BELGICA discovered?

The wreck of the CONTI BELGICA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the CONTI BELGICA belong to?

The CONTI BELGICA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the CONTI BELGICA carrying?

The CONTI BELGICA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CONTI BELGICA?

The CONTI BELGICA had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONTI BELGICA?

The CONTI BELGICA is classified as a motor vessel.

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