Isla Del Hierro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Isla del hierro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 42.87 N,4 25.13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.714500
  • Longitude: -4.418833
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISLA DEL HIERRO
Type roll on-roll off
Flag ES
Tonnage 982
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH361/410/01 3.12.92 LIES ON PORT SIDE AT QUAY NO.3 PROTECTED BY A BOOM. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT YET. TO BE ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (LLOYDS VOL.290). NCA YET, POSN 364257N, 042503W [EUR] FOR FILING ONLY. HH361/410/01 3.2.93 WK REMOVAL COMMENCED 12.1.93. (LLOYDS VOL.291). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 9, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, EX- DUCHESS OF HOLLAND, BUILT 1973 BY SCHSW. 'FRIESLAND' B.V., LEMMER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITIMA PEREGAR S.A. STRUCK BREAKWATER WHEN ENTERING MALAGA ON COMPLETION VOYAGE FROM MELILLA. PARTIALLY CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER BERTHING. NO CASUALTIES. AFTER LENGTHY SALVAGE OPS SETTLED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. SOLD TO VEVEZUELAN INTERESTS & UNDERWENT EXTENSIVE REPAIRS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ISLA DEL HIERRO wreck located?

The ISLA DEL HIERRO wreck is located at coordinates 36 42.87 N,4 25.13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISLA DEL HIERRO?

The seabed around the ISLA DEL HIERRO lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ISLA DEL HIERRO sink?

The ISLA DEL HIERRO sank on Oct 27, 1992.

When was the wreck of the ISLA DEL HIERRO discovered?

The wreck of the ISLA DEL HIERRO was discovered in 1992.

What country did the ISLA DEL HIERRO belong to?

The ISLA DEL HIERRO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ISLA DEL HIERRO carrying?

The ISLA DEL HIERRO was carrying vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the ISLA DEL HIERRO?

The ISLA DEL HIERRO had a tonnage of 982 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISLA DEL HIERRO?

The ISLA DEL HIERRO is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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