Osito No 7 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Osito no 7 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
20 50.437 N,17 6.281 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.840617
  • Longitude: -17.104683
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSITO NO 7
Type fishing vessel
Flag PA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1989
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH432/350/01 3.5.89 HH432/350/01 3.5.89 REPORTED AGROUND IN 205036N, 170624W IN VERY EXPOSED, ROCKY PLACE. (LL 9, 14, & 20.3.89). NCA YET. HH432/350/01 12.6.89 HH432/350/01 12.6.89 STILL AGROUND AND NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT MADE. (LL, 11.5.89). INS AS STPA IN 205030N, 170624W. BR STD. 21.1.03 21.1.03 SHOWN IN 2050.517N, 1706.269W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7386 [INT 1951] [1998 EDN, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1661.
Last Amended Date Mar 22, 2022

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON ROCKS DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER WHILE BUNKERING TO VESSEL CAMELIA, WHICH ALSO STRANDED NEARBY. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the OSITO NO 7 wreck located?

The OSITO NO 7 wreck is located at coordinates 20 50.437 N,17 6.281 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSITO NO 7?

The seabed around the OSITO NO 7 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the OSITO NO 7 sink?

The OSITO NO 7 sank on Mar 1, 1989.

When was the wreck of the OSITO NO 7 discovered?

The wreck of the OSITO NO 7 was discovered in 1989.

What country did the OSITO NO 7 belong to?

The OSITO NO 7 belonged to PA.

What type of wreck is the OSITO NO 7?

The OSITO NO 7 is classified as a fishing vessel.