Coral Bulker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Coral bulker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 40.65 N,8 50.65 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.677500
  • Longitude: -8.844167
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORAL BULKER
Type bulk carrier
Length 169.4 m
Width 27.2 m
Draught 9.7
Tonnage 16725
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 2000
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2001

Surveying Details

28.12.00 5,1.01 AGROUND ON A ROCKY STRIP OF COAST NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE HARBOUR. (LL 28.12.00). NCA, POSN 4141.600N, 0850.400W FOR FILING ONLY. 8.1.01 8.1.01 VESSEL AGROUND ON THE ROCKS IN CONTACT WITH THE BREAKWATER. (LLOYDS VOL.323). POSN 4140.65N, 0850.65W FOR FILING ONLY. 16.3.01 16.3.01 NOW CONSIDERED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. CARGO DISCHARGE BEING UNDERTAKEN IN EARNEST. REMAINS FIRMLY AGROUND AND WILL BE SOLD TO BREAKERS IF ANY APPEAR. (LL 14.3.01). NCA. 23.5.01 23.5.01 BREAKERS TITAN MARITIME CURRENTLY CUTTING UP WRECK USING A 17TON DROP CHISEL AND PULLING IT ONTO THE BREAKWATER FOR FURTHER DISPOSAL. FORE SECTION ON BREAKWATER. (LL 21.5.01). NCA. REPORT AND PHOTO HELD IN PRESS ARTICLES BRANCH FOLDER. 10.7.01 10.7.01 SECOND PART OF THE VESSEL PULLED ASHORE 9.6.01 AFTER REMOVAL OF MOST OF THE MACHINERY. SHIP WILL BE DEMOLISHED AND THE SITE CLEARED BY END OF JULY. (LL 6.7.01). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WENT ASHORE CLOSE TO PORT ENTRANCE IN POOR CONDITIONS. UNLIKELY TO BE REFLOATED. PASSAGE TALLINN FOR VIANA TO CASTELO. CREW OF 22 RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER. (LLOYDS VOL.323).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 40.65 N,8 50.65 W
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FAQ

Where is the CORAL BULKER wreck located?

The CORAL BULKER wreck is located at coordinates 41 40.65 N,8 50.65 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORAL BULKER?

The seabed around the CORAL BULKER lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CORAL BULKER sink?

The CORAL BULKER sank on Dec 26, 2000.

When was the wreck of the CORAL BULKER discovered?

The wreck of the CORAL BULKER was discovered in 2000.

What cargo was the CORAL BULKER carrying?

The CORAL BULKER was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the CORAL BULKER?

The CORAL BULKER had a tonnage of 16725 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORAL BULKER?

The CORAL BULKER is classified as a bulk carrier.

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