Secil Angola Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Secil angola Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 18 N,15 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.300000
  • Longitude: -15.166667
Water Depth 2100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SECIL ANGOLA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 90.2 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2625
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

HH111/350/01 6.3.89 HH111/350/01 6.3.89 SANK IN 551800N, 151000W. (MRCC CLYDE, TLX DTD 22.2.89). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1983 BY KK IMAI SEISAKUSHO, IWAJI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN EXPRESS SA. PASSAGE TORREVIEJA, SPAIN FOR ICELAND. ENGINE ROOM AND TWO HOLDS FLOODED IN SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS. CREW OF 17 LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SECIL ANGOLA wreck located?

The SECIL ANGOLA wreck is located at coordinates 55 18 N,15 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SECIL ANGOLA?

The seabed around the SECIL ANGOLA lies at approximately 2100 meters deep.

When did the SECIL ANGOLA sink?

The SECIL ANGOLA sank on Feb 22, 1989.

When was the wreck of the SECIL ANGOLA discovered?

The wreck of the SECIL ANGOLA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the SECIL ANGOLA belong to?

The SECIL ANGOLA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SECIL ANGOLA carrying?

The SECIL ANGOLA was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the SECIL ANGOLA?

The SECIL ANGOLA had a tonnage of 2625 tons.

What type of wreck is the SECIL ANGOLA?

The SECIL ANGOLA is classified as a carrier.

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