Where is the PONTALVA wreck located?

The PONTALVA wreck is located at coordinates 37 5 N,6 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PONTALVA?

The seabed around the PONTALVA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

The wreck of the PONTALVA was discovered in 1983.

The PONTALVA was carrying ballast.

The PONTALVA had a tonnage of 9982 tons.

The PONTALVA is classified as a motor vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pontalva Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	37 5 N,6 23 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 37.083333 Longitude: 6.383333
Water Depth	14 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Lowest Low Water
Name	PONTALVA
Type	motor vessel
Flag	PA
Length	155.1 m
Width	19.5 m
Draught	8.8
Tonnage	9982
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	ballast
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year	1983
Last Detection Year	2016
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H5066/70 8.4.83 VESSEL AGROUND AND LISTING IN 370500N, 062300E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.251). NCA. 10.2.84 VESSEL STILL AGROUND IN 370500N, 062300E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.255). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Jan 18, 2018

VESSEL GROUNDED IN HEAVY WEATHER OFF CAP BOUGARONI (LLOYDS VOL.251).

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