El Conquistador Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
El conquistador Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 30 S,13 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -8.500000
  • Longitude: 13.333333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EL CONQUISTADOR
Type motor vessel
Flag PE
Length 127.1 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5430
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH432/351/01 3.3.92 HH432/351/01 3.3.92 BEACHED APPROXIMATELY 20M N OF LUANDA. (LL, 21.2.92). NCA, POSN 083000S, 1320.000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL EX-NONI [1982], EX-ZEUS [1977], EX KORYU MARU [1974], BUILT 1968 BY TSUNEISHI ZOSEN K.K., NUMAKUMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BOLIVIANA DE NAVEGACION S.A. SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO PORT SIDE PLATING OFF ANGOLA IN JAN'86. REMAINED IN PORT AT LUANDA FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS UNTIL DEC'89 WHEN SHE WAS TOWED OUT OF PORT AND BEACHED APPROX 20M N OF LUANDA. SINCE REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the EL CONQUISTADOR wreck located?

The EL CONQUISTADOR wreck is located at coordinates 8 30 S,13 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EL CONQUISTADOR?

The seabed around the EL CONQUISTADOR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the EL CONQUISTADOR discovered?

The wreck of the EL CONQUISTADOR was discovered in 1992.

What country did the EL CONQUISTADOR belong to?

The EL CONQUISTADOR belonged to PE.

What was the tonnage of the EL CONQUISTADOR?

The EL CONQUISTADOR had a tonnage of 5430 tons.

What type of wreck is the EL CONQUISTADOR?

The EL CONQUISTADOR is classified as a motor vessel.

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