Ras Algethy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ras algethy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 8.59 N,15 24.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.143167
  • Longitude: -15.401667
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAS ALGETHY
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 57.8 m
Width 10 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 680
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1991
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH358/350/01 29.10.91 VESSEL TOWED TO BAJO DEL PALO [EL ROQUE] AND SUNK. (LLOYDS VOLS.285, 286). NCA, POSN 280830N, 152400W FOR FILING ONLY. LATER PROBABLY SUNK IN PROHIBITED AREA NW OF FILING POSN. SEP 2016/000040555 15.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON ES506100 [ED4.0, DTD 3.2.16]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1974 BY ASTILLEROS DE SANTANDER SA, SANTANDER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OFICUS SA. SANK WHILE BUNKERING/LOADING. RAISED KEEL UPWARDS, TOWED OUT OF PORT AND SUNK OFF BAJO DEL PALO. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RAS ALGETHY wreck located?

The RAS ALGETHY wreck is located at coordinates 28 8.59 N,15 24.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAS ALGETHY?

The seabed around the RAS ALGETHY lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the RAS ALGETHY sink?

The RAS ALGETHY sank on Oct 27, 1991.

When was the wreck of the RAS ALGETHY discovered?

The wreck of the RAS ALGETHY was discovered in 1991.

What country did the RAS ALGETHY belong to?

The RAS ALGETHY belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the RAS ALGETHY?

The RAS ALGETHY had a tonnage of 680 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAS ALGETHY?

The RAS ALGETHY is classified as a motor vessel.

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