Kondor (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kondor (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 37.08 N,2 48.696 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.618000
  • Longitude: -2.811600
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KONDOR (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 65.8 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 47
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 130
Tonnage 887
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2021

Surveying Details

SANK 10 MILES NW OF JERSEY IN 493600N, 024800W. (MSD). 11.9.73 WRECKAGE SIGHTED IN 494100N, 024600W. (LLOYDS VOL.213). 29.10.75 INS AS USC PA 20FMS IN 493600N, 024800W. NE 2649. H3635/71 26.4.77 INS USC PA 20FMS. - NM 1054/77. 12.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 878 [DEC 1979 EDN] & ON FRENCH 5069. 29.9.88 AMENDED TO USC PA 36MTRS. NC 2669. HH100/351/04 16.5.91 WK, KNOWN AS THE 'KONDOR', LOCATED IN 493703N, 024839W [OGB] USING DECCA. (B R HOSKING, 3.5.91). RETAIN AS USC 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. [EUR] POSN: 493709N, 024839W. HH090/912/01 20.11.01 EXAM'D 19.8.01 IN 4937.080N, 0248.696W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57.8 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 47MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. TWO DISTINCT SECTIONS OF A WK LYING PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER AND APPROX 15MTRS APART. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMEND TO WK 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY ADLER WREFT GMBH, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADRIANA SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR PIRAEUS. CARGO CONDENSED MILK. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH PORTUGUESE MV 'H CAPELO'. TEN LOST.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, PARALLEL AND APPROX 15MTRS APART

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FAQ

Where is the KONDOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KONDOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 37.08 N,2 48.696 W.

How deep is the KONDOR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KONDOR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 49 37.08 N,2 48.696 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KONDOR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KONDOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the KONDOR (PROBABLY) sink?

The KONDOR (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 10, 1973.

When was the wreck of the KONDOR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KONDOR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the KONDOR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KONDOR (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the KONDOR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KONDOR (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KONDOR (PROBABLY)?

The KONDOR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 887 tons.

What type of wreck is the KONDOR (PROBABLY)?

The KONDOR (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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