Costa De Lanzarote Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Costa de lanzarote Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 18 S,11 44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -19.300000
  • Longitude: 11.733333
Water Depth 340 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COSTA DE LANZAROTE
Type fishing vessel
Flag ES
Length 72.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 953
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.2.80 VESSEL SANK 260M N OF WALVIS BAY IN 191800S, 114400E APPROX. (LL 21.2.80).
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HIJOS DE ANGEL OJEDA, SA. ABANDONED BY HER CREW AFTER A FIRE RAGED THROUGH HER ENGINE-ROOM WHEN OFF WALVIS BAY, SW AFRICA. ALL CREW RESCUED. VESSEL SUBSEQUENTLY SANK 260M N OF WALVIS BAY. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 19 18 S,11 44 E
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FAQ

Where is the COSTA DE LANZAROTE wreck located?

The COSTA DE LANZAROTE wreck is located at coordinates 19 18 S,11 44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COSTA DE LANZAROTE?

The seabed around the COSTA DE LANZAROTE lies at approximately 340 meters deep.

When did the COSTA DE LANZAROTE sink?

The COSTA DE LANZAROTE sank on Dec 8, 1979.

When was the wreck of the COSTA DE LANZAROTE discovered?

The wreck of the COSTA DE LANZAROTE was discovered in 1979.

What country did the COSTA DE LANZAROTE belong to?

The COSTA DE LANZAROTE belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the COSTA DE LANZAROTE?

The COSTA DE LANZAROTE had a tonnage of 953 tons.

What type of wreck is the COSTA DE LANZAROTE?

The COSTA DE LANZAROTE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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