Rio Allones Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rio allones Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 5.772 N,3 41.004 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.096200
  • Longitude: -3.683400
Water Depth 700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO ALLONES
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 25, 2024

Surveying Details

H4018/70 23.5.74 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 360600N, 034100W APPROX, IN GEN DEPTH 700MTRS. (CADIZ NM 515/74). 21.3.78 SHOWN IN 360600N, 034120W ON SPANISH 158 [1978 EDN]. 8.8.79 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 360600N, 034100W [EUD] ON SPANISH 45 [MAR'79]. 2.12.82 NDW PA SHOWN ON SPANISH 4D (1004 (1)) [1982 EDN]. NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM MELILLA TO MALAGA. ABANDONED & REPD SINKING FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL IN STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. ALL CREW SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.213).

General Comments

Wreck least depth unknown but thought to be more than 20 meters

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FAQ

Where is the RIO ALLONES wreck located?

The RIO ALLONES wreck is located at coordinates 36 5.772 N,3 41.004 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO ALLONES?

The seabed around the RIO ALLONES lies at approximately 700 meters deep.

When did the RIO ALLONES sink?

The RIO ALLONES sank on Sep 12, 1973.

When was the wreck of the RIO ALLONES discovered?

The wreck of the RIO ALLONES was discovered in 1973.

What country did the RIO ALLONES belong to?

The RIO ALLONES belonged to ES.

What cargo was the RIO ALLONES carrying?

The RIO ALLONES was carrying general and mixed goods.

What type of wreck is the RIO ALLONES?

The RIO ALLONES is classified as a motor vessel.

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