Cte Rocio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cte rocio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 32 N,11 44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.533333
  • Longitude: 11.733333
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CTE ROCIO
Type carrier
Flag AG
Length 77.1 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 998
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH371/350/01 18.12.90 SANK IN PA 393200N, 114400E. (LL 283). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2012

Circumstances of loss

EX-DANIEL O, EX-EURO LINER, EX-CAROLINE GRABBE, EX-FUCHBERG, EX-CARIBOU. BUILT IN 1969 BY SCHIFFWERFT HUGO PETERS, WEWELSFLETH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANS-BALTIC-SCHIFFAHRT GMBH. PASSAGE NAPLES FOR VALENCIA. REPORTED TO HAVE HEAVY LIST TO PORT WITH WATER IN HOLD & SINKING. ABANDONED BY CREW. POSSIBLE CAUSE OF SINKING WAS STRIKING FLOATING HEAVY OBJECTS. CREW OF SEVEN SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CTE ROCIO wreck located?

The CTE ROCIO wreck is located at coordinates 39 32 N,11 44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CTE ROCIO?

The seabed around the CTE ROCIO lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When did the CTE ROCIO sink?

The CTE ROCIO sank on Dec 10, 1990.

When was the wreck of the CTE ROCIO discovered?

The wreck of the CTE ROCIO was discovered in 1990.

What country did the CTE ROCIO belong to?

The CTE ROCIO belonged to AG.

What was the tonnage of the CTE ROCIO?

The CTE ROCIO had a tonnage of 998 tons.

What type of wreck is the CTE ROCIO?

The CTE ROCIO is classified as a carrier.

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