Despo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Despo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 0 N,19 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.000000
  • Longitude: 19.083333
Water Depth 3300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DESPO
Type container ship
Flag VC
Length 85.3 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1456
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH380/350/01 19.11.89 REPORTED TO BE IN DANGER OF SINKING IN 370000N, 190500E. DID NOT SINK UNTIL 22.11.89. (LL 278). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-CAPE '89, EX-CAPE HUSSLER '85, EX-CITY OF LISBON '79, EX-TAGUS' '74. BUILT 1970 BY AST DEL CADAGUA W E GONZALEZ SA, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MIRROR NAVIGATION INC. PASSAGE ZANTE FOR ALGERIA. REPORTED TO HAVE ENGINE TROUBLE & TO BE LISTING BADLY IN NEAR GALE-FORCE CONDITIONS. ABANDONED BY CREW & SANK TWO DAYS LATER. SIX CREW SAFE, MASTER MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DESPO wreck located?

The DESPO wreck is located at coordinates 37 0 N,19 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DESPO?

The seabed around the DESPO lies at approximately 3300 meters deep.

When did the DESPO sink?

The DESPO sank on Nov 22, 1989.

When was the wreck of the DESPO discovered?

The wreck of the DESPO was discovered in 1989.

What country did the DESPO belong to?

The DESPO belonged to VC.

What cargo was the DESPO carrying?

The DESPO was carrying foodstuffs: solid,foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the DESPO?

The DESPO had a tonnage of 1456 tons.

What type of wreck is the DESPO?

The DESPO is classified as a container ship.

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