Costa Africana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Costa africana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 44.94 N,5 52.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.749000
  • Longitude: -5.868000
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COSTA AFRICANA
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 49.1 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 473
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.2.76 13.2.76 SANK OFF GIJON, NEAR CABO PENAS, NOT LOCATED. (LLOYDS VOL.223). NCA, POSN 434500N, 055200W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PESQUERA OJEDA SA BUT UNDER CHARTER TO BERGE Y CIA, AVILES. ON PASSAGE FROM SANTANDER FOR AVILES. WENT MISSING IN HEAVY WEATHER OFF CABO PENAS. FLOTSAM AND ONE BODY OUT OF A CREW OF EIGHT WASHED UP ON COAST. (LLOYDS VOL.223).

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FAQ

Where is the COSTA AFRICANA wreck located?

The COSTA AFRICANA wreck is located at coordinates 43 44.94 N,5 52.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COSTA AFRICANA?

The seabed around the COSTA AFRICANA lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the COSTA AFRICANA sink?

The COSTA AFRICANA sank on Jan 24, 1976.

When was the wreck of the COSTA AFRICANA discovered?

The wreck of the COSTA AFRICANA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the COSTA AFRICANA belong to?

The COSTA AFRICANA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the COSTA AFRICANA carrying?

The COSTA AFRICANA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the COSTA AFRICANA?

The COSTA AFRICANA had a tonnage of 473 tons.

What type of wreck is the COSTA AFRICANA?

The COSTA AFRICANA is classified as a motor vessel.

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