Ilha De Zarco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ilha de zarco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 38.787 N,16 53.486 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.646450
  • Longitude: -16.891433
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ILHA DE ZARCO
Type motor vessel
Flag PT
Length 54.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 370
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1989
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH363/350/01 10.1.90 HH363/350/01 10.1.90 AGROUND ON ROCKS IN FUNCHAL BAY. (LL, 19.12.89). NCA YET. HH363/350/01 21.3.90 HH363/350/01 21.3.90 REMAINS AGROUND AND IS BREAKING UP AGAINST ROCKS. CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 7 & 20.2.90). NCA. HH363/350/01 25.7.90 HH363/350/01 25.7.90 STRANDED WK IN 323844N, 165315W. (LISBON NM 113/90). PLOTS INLAND. NCA. HH363/350/01 20.8.90 HH363/350/01 20.8.90 CORRECTED POSN: 323834N, 165315W. (LISBON WEEKLY NM 14/90). INS AS ST. BR STD. HH111/809/01 22.8.91 HH111/809/01 22.8.91 STILL AGROUND. (RCC PILOTAGE FOUNDATION, FUNCHAL). - NM 2553/91. 22.9.04 22.9.04 SHOWN IN 3238.567N, 1653.236E [POS] ON PORTUGUESE 36402 [INT 1920] [JAN '02 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1685. 9.8.10 9.8.10 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 36402 [2ND EDN OCT '07 CORRECT TO NM 145/09, 1: 10,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 1685.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-CALA VALLDEMOSA. RAN AGROUND DUE TO ROUGH SEAS WHILE ON MADEIRA TO PORTO SANTO ISLANDS SERVICE.

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FAQ

Where is the ILHA DE ZARCO wreck located?

The ILHA DE ZARCO wreck is located at coordinates 32 38.787 N,16 53.486 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ILHA DE ZARCO?

The seabed around the ILHA DE ZARCO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ILHA DE ZARCO sink?

The ILHA DE ZARCO sank on Dec 17, 1989.

When was the wreck of the ILHA DE ZARCO discovered?

The wreck of the ILHA DE ZARCO was discovered in 1989.

What country did the ILHA DE ZARCO belong to?

The ILHA DE ZARCO belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the ILHA DE ZARCO?

The ILHA DE ZARCO had a tonnage of 370 tons.

What type of wreck is the ILHA DE ZARCO?

The ILHA DE ZARCO is classified as a motor vessel.

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