Oceanic Klif Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Oceanic klif Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 10.599 N,15 24.378 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.176650
  • Longitude: -15.406300
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEANIC KLIF
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 110 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3941
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo bauxite
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1979
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2006

Surveying Details

H3212/71 22.11.79 H3212/71 22.11.79 POSN 065DEGS, 1-2M FROM LA ISLETA LTHO. (LLOYDS VOL.237). FIXED BY VIS & RADAR BRGS IN 281030N, 152406W. (HMS HECATE, HN DTD 29.10.79). - NM 2910/79. H3212/71 3.1.80 H3212/71 3.1.80 POSN GIVEN AS 281000N, 152406W. (HAMBURG NM 4292/79). NCA. H3212/71 12.2.80 H3212/71 12.2.80 POSN 077DEGS, 0.67M, FROM ISLETA LT HO. (CADIZ NM 2/36/80). PLOTS 1.5C ONSHORE. NCA. 22.2.84 22.2.84 ST SHOWN IN 281031N, 152418W [INT SPHEROID 1924] ON SPANISH 5080 [1982 EDN]. NC 1856. H3212/71 5.8.88 H3212/71 5.8.88 NOT OBSERVED. (HMS OLYMPUS, HN DTD 3.7.88). PRESUMABLY HAS BEEN BROKEN UP IN SITU. DELETE. BR STD. HH419/430/01 12.7.95 HH419/430/01 12.7.95 ST SHOWN IN 281030.5N, 152418W [PLN] ON SPANISH 5080 [1991 EDN] & ST REPORTED IN 281031N, 152415W. (HMS HECLA HN NO. 1/93 DTD 3.3.93). NE 1856. 31.10.06 31.10.06 SHOWN IN 2810.599N, 1524.378W [WGD] ON SPANISH 6100 [INT 1928] [2ND EDN JUN'06, LARGEST SCALE]. NE 1856.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1966 BY KURUSHIMA DOCK CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARBORAGE SHIPPING CORPORATION, S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM KAMSAR, GUINEA FOR PORT ALFRED, QUEBEC. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS NEAR LAS PALMAS. ABANDONED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEANIC KLIF wreck located?

The OCEANIC KLIF wreck is located at coordinates 28 10.599 N,15 24.378 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEANIC KLIF?

The seabed around the OCEANIC KLIF lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the OCEANIC KLIF sink?

The OCEANIC KLIF sank on Sep 22, 1979.

When was the wreck of the OCEANIC KLIF discovered?

The wreck of the OCEANIC KLIF was discovered in 1979.

What country did the OCEANIC KLIF belong to?

The OCEANIC KLIF belonged to GR.

What cargo was the OCEANIC KLIF carrying?

The OCEANIC KLIF was carrying bauxite.

What was the tonnage of the OCEANIC KLIF?

The OCEANIC KLIF had a tonnage of 3941 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEANIC KLIF?

The OCEANIC KLIF is classified as a motor vessel.

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