Minor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Minor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 30.09 N,15 19.11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.501500
  • Longitude: -15.318500
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINOR
Type trawler
Flag ES
Length 32.9 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 221
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.7.79 VESSEL SUNK FOLLOWING COLLISION OFF PUNTA GANDO. (LL, 1.5.79 & 4.7.79). POSN 275600N, 152000W FOR FILING ONLY. 11.5.01 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 2930.0N, 1519.0W [SIC]. (LL 237). PRESUMED PRINTING ERROR. POSN FOR FILING ONLY ACCEPTED AS 2730.0N, 1519.0W.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969. PASSAGE LAS PALMAS FOR FISHING AND RETURN. WAS IN COLLISION WITH PANAMANIAN BULK CARRIER SAN PEDRO OFF PUNTA GANDO AND SANK IMMEDIATELY. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MINOR wreck located?

The MINOR wreck is located at coordinates 27 30.09 N,15 19.11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MINOR?

The seabed around the MINOR lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the MINOR sink?

The MINOR sank on Aug 21, 1978.

When was the wreck of the MINOR discovered?

The wreck of the MINOR was discovered in 1978.

What country did the MINOR belong to?

The MINOR belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the MINOR?

The MINOR had a tonnage of 221 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINOR?

The MINOR is classified as a trawler.

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