El Carrier I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
El carrier i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 54 N,19 56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.900000
  • Longitude: 19.933333
Water Depth 1000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EL CARRIER I
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PA
Length 105.3 m
Width 17.5 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 1593
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1272/88 18.1.89 SANK IN 325400N, 195600E. (LL 15.12.88). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-FALCON EXPRESS '88, EX-GUATEMALA '82, EX-CORRIERE DEL SUD '81, EX-ESPRESSO CALABRIA '71. BUILT IN 1970 BY CANTIERI NAV 'LUIGI ORLANDO', LIVORNO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MADELEINE SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE JEDDAH FOR CASABLANCA. CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY WEATHER, TOOK ON SEVERE LIST. ABANDONED BY CREW. LATER SANK. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 54 N,19 56 E
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FAQ

Where is the EL CARRIER I wreck located?

The EL CARRIER I wreck is located at coordinates 32 54 N,19 56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EL CARRIER I?

The seabed around the EL CARRIER I lies at approximately 1000 meters deep.

When did the EL CARRIER I sink?

The EL CARRIER I sank on Dec 11, 1988.

When was the wreck of the EL CARRIER I discovered?

The wreck of the EL CARRIER I was discovered in 1988.

What country did the EL CARRIER I belong to?

The EL CARRIER I belonged to PA.

What cargo was the EL CARRIER I carrying?

The EL CARRIER I was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the EL CARRIER I?

The EL CARRIER I had a tonnage of 1593 tons.

What type of wreck is the EL CARRIER I?

The EL CARRIER I is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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