Portogallo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Portogallo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 10 N,8 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.166667
  • Longitude: -8.916667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORTOGALLO
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 77.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1029
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2218/66 21.3.69 H2218/66 21.3.69 VESSEL STRANDED 150MTRS OFFSHORE ON A BEACH ABOUT 10M N OF CAPE ST VINCENT. BROKEN IN 2. (LLOYDS LIST AUG 1967) NCA, POSN 371000N, 085500W. FOR FILING ONLY. 4.3.94 4.3.94 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 40 [1993 1ST EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1954, BY CANTIARI NAVALI APUANIA S.A.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MEDITERRANEAN & OVERSEAS SHIPPING S.P.A.. ON PASSAGE FROM LISBON TO GENOA. WAS WRECKED AFTER RUNNING AGROUND ON ROCKS AT PRAIA DA PIPA, ABOUT 10M N OF CAPE ST VINCENT AND BROKE IN TWO LATER SAME DAY. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the PORTOGALLO wreck located?

The PORTOGALLO wreck is located at coordinates 37 10 N,8 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PORTOGALLO?

The seabed around the PORTOGALLO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the PORTOGALLO sink?

The PORTOGALLO sank on Aug 18, 1967.

When was the wreck of the PORTOGALLO discovered?

The wreck of the PORTOGALLO was discovered in 1967.

What country did the PORTOGALLO belong to?

The PORTOGALLO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the PORTOGALLO?

The PORTOGALLO had a tonnage of 1029 tons.

What type of wreck is the PORTOGALLO?

The PORTOGALLO is classified as a motor vessel.

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