P Dolores Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
P dolores Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 54.419 N,12 58.654 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.906983
  • Longitude: -12.977567
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name P DOLORES
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 101.8 m
Width 14 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 2709
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2011

Surveying Details

13.10.75 13.10.75 VESSEL LIES ON SAND 800MTRS FROM SHORE NEAR CABO YUBI. (LL 13.10.75). H4718/70 10.12.76 H4718/70 10.12.76 ST RA (CONSPIC) IN 275425N,125815W. (BREST NM 76/45/28). - NM 22/77. H4718/70 10.12.76 H4718/70 10.12.76 SAME WRECK REPD IN 275348N, 130000W. (HAMBURG NM 4178/76). NCA. 12.9.77 12.9.77 REPD STILL AGROUND & ABANDONED AS CTL. (LL 10.9.77). NCA. 11.11.11 SEP 2011/000184182 11.11.11 SHOWN IN 2754.419N, 1258.654W [WGD] ON ES201082 [EDN 1.22].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO, BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY I G S SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE THESSALONIKI FOR APAPA/LAGOS. WAS ABANDONED BY DUE TO AN UNCONTROLLABLE FIRE THAT BROKE OUT IN THE ENGINE-ROOM WHEN 3M OFF CAPE JUBY. THE BLAZING WRECK SUBSEQUENTLY DRIFTED AGROUND AT DONIKLA, S OF TARFAYA WITH ENGINE-ROOM AND HOLDS FLOODED. THE CREW REACHED THE SAFETY OF THE SHORE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the P DOLORES wreck located?

The P DOLORES wreck is located at coordinates 27 54.419 N,12 58.654 W.

How deep is the seabed around the P DOLORES?

The seabed around the P DOLORES lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the P DOLORES sink?

The P DOLORES sank on Oct 7, 1975.

When was the wreck of the P DOLORES discovered?

The wreck of the P DOLORES was discovered in 1975.

What country did the P DOLORES belong to?

The P DOLORES belonged to PA.

What cargo was the P DOLORES carrying?

The P DOLORES was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the P DOLORES?

The P DOLORES had a tonnage of 2709 tons.

What type of wreck is the P DOLORES?

The P DOLORES is classified as a carrier.

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