Prestige (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Prestige (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 10.8 N,12 3.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.180000
  • Longitude: -12.060000
Water Depth 3700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag BS
Length 243.5 m
Width 34.5 m
Draught 14
Tonnage 42820
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 2002
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details 20.11.02 20.11.02 SANK IN 4210.8N, 1203.6W [WGD]. (NAVAREA 2, 425/02). NCA. HH111/400/06 24.12.02 HH111/400/06 24.12.02 NDW IN 4210.8N, 1203.6W . (SPANISH NM 49.847/02). NCA. 16.9.04 16.9.04 ALL FUEL OIL HAS NOW BEEN EXTRACTED FROM WK. (LL, 14.9.04) NCA. 10.4.07 10.4.07 SPANISH GOVERNMENT HAVE REQUESTED A VISUAL INSPECTION OF WRECK'S HULL BE MADE BY OWNERS REPSOL, FOLLOWING REPORTS THAT AT LEAST 20 LITRES OF FUEL OIL A DAY, IS STILL ESCAPING FROM WK. (LL, 27 & 29.3.07)
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2004

Circumstances of loss

EX-GLADYS '88. BUILT IN 1976 BY HITACHI ZOSEN, MAIZURU WORKS, MAIZURU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARE SHIPPING INC, LAUREL SEA TRANSPORT LTD, NASSAU, BAHAMAS. EIGHT CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 20000BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SUFFERED STRUCTURAL FAILURE ON STBD SIDE IN STORM FORCE 10 WINDS AND 10MTR SEAS. AN IMPACT WAS FELT AND VESSEL DEVELOPED A LIST THAT LATER INCREASED TO 30 DEGS. LATER BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. CAUSED MAJOR POLLUTION OF NW SPAIN. ESTIMATED THAT 10-20000 TONS OF OIL WERE SPILT.

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FAQ

Where is the PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 42 10.8 N,12 3.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 3700 meters deep.

When did the PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) sink?

The PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) sank on Nov 19, 2002.

When was the wreck of the PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 2002.

What country did the PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) belonged to BS.

What cargo was the PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION)?

The PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 42820 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION)?

The PRESTIGE (BOW SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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