M & C No.5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
M & c no.5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 4.5 S,52 5.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -32.075000
  • Longitude: -52.091667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name M & C NO.5
Type barge
Flag CV
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.7.77 AGROUND ON REEF IN FRONT OF SHELL TANK INSTALLATION AT GALE. (LL, 20.7.77). NCA, POSN 320430S, 520530W FOR FILING ONLY. 14.9.77 REPORTED ON 21.7.77, AS IN DANGER OF BREAKING UP. (LL, 13.9.77). NCA. 22.12.77 DECLARED TOTAL LOSS, CONSIDERED AN OBSTRUCTION & FOULING TANK INSTALLATION SEA-WATER SUCTION INLET, ENDANGERING FIRE-FIGHTING CAPABILITY. WILL PROBABLY BE REMOVED. (LL, 22.12.77). NCA 10.6.10 NOT SHOWN ON BRAZILIAN 2101 [7TH EDN JUN '07, 1:25,000]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 2002.
Last Amended Date Sep 30, 2010

Circumstances of loss

20.7.77 OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MILLERS & CORYS, CAPE VERDE. GROUNDED ON REEFS IN FRONT OF SHELL TANK INSTALLATION AT GALE, PORTO DO RIO GRANDE AFTER ANCHOR CHAINS OF MOORING BUOY FAILED. (LL, 20.7.77).

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FAQ

Where is the M & C NO.5 wreck located?

The M & C NO.5 wreck is located at coordinates 32 4.5 S,52 5.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the M & C NO.5?

The seabed around the M & C NO.5 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the M & C NO.5 sink?

The M & C NO.5 sank on Jun 19, 1977.

When was the wreck of the M & C NO.5 discovered?

The wreck of the M & C NO.5 was discovered in 1977.

What country did the M & C NO.5 belong to?

The M & C NO.5 belonged to CV.

What type of wreck is the M & C NO.5?

The M & C NO.5 is classified as a barge.

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