Luchana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Luchana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 40.88 N,6 2.35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.681333
  • Longitude: -6.039167
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUCHANA
Type bulk carrier
Flag ES
Length 144.8 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5935
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H2909/85 6.2.86 H2909/85 6.2.86 SANK ABOUT 6M N OF AVILES. (LL, 17.1.86). NCA YET. H2909/85 16.5.86 H2909/85 16.5.86 POSN 434057N, 060215W. MARKED BY ORANGE BUOY. (CADIZ TNM 224/86). NCA YET. H2909/85 25.7.86 H2909/85 25.7.86 BUOY DISAPPEARED. (CADIZ TNM 704/86). H2909/85 24.4.87 H2909/85 24.4.87 POSN CONFIRMED. (CADIZ NM 308/87). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 12.5.05 12.5.05 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 405 [2ND EDN OCT'04]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM ON SPANISH CHART SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 1988. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BROKE IN TWO DURING A STORM AND SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE ALMERIA TO AVILES.

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FAQ

Where is the LUCHANA wreck located?

The LUCHANA wreck is located at coordinates 43 40.88 N,6 2.35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUCHANA?

The seabed around the LUCHANA lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the LUCHANA sink?

The LUCHANA sank on Jan 15, 1986.

When was the wreck of the LUCHANA discovered?

The wreck of the LUCHANA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the LUCHANA belong to?

The LUCHANA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the LUCHANA carrying?

The LUCHANA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LUCHANA?

The LUCHANA had a tonnage of 5935 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCHANA?

The LUCHANA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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