Ricardo Manuel (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ricardo manuel (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 39.476 N,7 35.203 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.657933
  • Longitude: -7.586717
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 61.6 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 886
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1971
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2018

Surveying Details

26.10.71 CUT IN TWO & SANK, IN 20 MINUTES, 2M OFF THE ENTRANCE TO CASABLANCA. (LLOYDS VOL.205). NCA YET, POSN 333930N, 073515W FOR FILING ONLY. H2801/67 3.11.71 DW LIES 335DEG, 2.79M FROM TABLE D'OUKACHA LT. (PARIS NM 71/40/14). GIVES POSN: 333936N, 073518W. - NM 1802/71. 16.2.89 MER POSN: 333939N, 073519W. NC 860. SEP 2007000068950 16.10.07 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 4B [3RD EDN JUN '07, 1:1M, ADOPTION OF PORTUGESE [INT 1081] [APR '02 EDN]]. NCA. SEP 2016/000174654 17.11.16 SHOWN AS DW IN 3339.331N, 0734.935W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7551. (EDN 2, COR TO 1.1.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1940 BY GOOLE SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR CO, GOOLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANHIA PORTUGUESA DE NAVEGACAO, LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM LISBON FOR CASABLANCA. CUT IN TWO DUE TO A COLLISION WITH MOROCCAN MV 'ZAGORA' IN THICK FOG AT ENTRANCE TO CASABLANCA. BOTH SECTIONS SANK WITHIN 20 MINUTES. CREW OF 10 RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 33 39.476 N,7 35.203 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 4, 1971.

When was the wreck of the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY)?

The RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 886 tons.

What type of wreck is the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY)?

The RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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