Elcano Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elcano Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 43 N,18 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.716667
  • Longitude: -18.633333
Water Depth 3570 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELCANO
Type tanker
Flag ES
Length 224.6 m
Width 31.1 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 29197
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.11.71 REPD TO HAVE SUNK IN 134300N, 183800W. (LLOYDS 206). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY ASTILLEROS DE CADIZ, CADIZ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESA NACIONAL ELCANO DE LA MARINE MERCANTE. PASSAGE IN BALLAST FROM TENERIFE FOR RAS TANURA. SUFFERED VIOLENT EXPLOSION IN NO1 TANK DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS. CAPSIZED AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ELCANO wreck located?

The ELCANO wreck is located at coordinates 13 43 N,18 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELCANO?

The seabed around the ELCANO lies at approximately 3570 meters deep.

When did the ELCANO sink?

The ELCANO sank on Nov 17, 1971.

When was the wreck of the ELCANO discovered?

The wreck of the ELCANO was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ELCANO belong to?

The ELCANO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ELCANO carrying?

The ELCANO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ELCANO?

The ELCANO had a tonnage of 29197 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELCANO?

The ELCANO is classified as a tanker.

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