Flipper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Flipper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 10 N,16 42.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.166667
  • Longitude: -16.711667
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLIPPER
Type stern trawler
Flag ES
Length 43 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 426
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2010

Surveying Details

HH420/400/02 28.2.96 HH420/400/02 28.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 171000N, 164242W. (LLOYDS VOL.303). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH420/400/02 14.6.96 HH420/400/02 14.6.96 NDW PA IN 172500N, 164300W. (SPANISH NM 23/646/96). PROBABLY SAME VESSEL. NCA. 3.8.02 3.8.02 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7387 [1998 EDN, ADOPTION]. NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. NOT SHOWN ON NC 1662.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PESCASIERRA SL, CADIZ. TOOK HEAVY LIST AFTER LEAKING & LATER SANK. CREW OF 18 SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.303).

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FAQ

Where is the FLIPPER wreck located?

The FLIPPER wreck is located at coordinates 17 10 N,16 42.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLIPPER?

The seabed around the FLIPPER lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the FLIPPER sink?

The FLIPPER sank on Feb 13, 1996.

When was the wreck of the FLIPPER discovered?

The wreck of the FLIPPER was discovered in 1996.

What country did the FLIPPER belong to?

The FLIPPER belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the FLIPPER?

The FLIPPER had a tonnage of 426 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLIPPER?

The FLIPPER is classified as a stern trawler.

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