Terceirense Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Terceirense Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 2.993 N,27 57.606 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.049883
  • Longitude: -27.960100
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TERCEIRENSE
Type motor vessel
Flag PT
Length 76.2 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1295
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 12, 2025

Surveying Details

H1130/64 3.3.69 REPD LYING 251DEGS, 775MTRS FROM MATRIZ C. (LISBON NM 53(P)/69). NCA YET. H1130/64 31.12.71 DW LIES 071DEGS, 775MTRS FROM MATRIZ CH. (LISBON NM 166/71). CHART AS DW IN 390306.5N, 275746.5W. - NM 68/72. H3148/69 28.9.72 AMEND POSN TO 086.5 DEGS, 862MTRS FROM MATRIZ CH. (LISBON NM 141/72). AMEND POSN TO 390300N, 275742W - NM 1938/72. H1279/87 23.5.88 WK 12MTRS [6FMS 3FT] SHOWN IN 390259.9N, 275740.3W ON PORTUGUESE 113 [1987 EDN]. BR STD. 2.1.90 [WGD] POSN: 390259.6N, 275736.4W. NC 1957. SEP 2011/000081992 19.5.11 SHOWN AS DW ON PORTUGESE 46404 [NC DTD 1.2011]. - NM 2610/11.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1949 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO, GRANGEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESA INSULANA DE NAV. SANK NEAR VILA DA PRAIA AFTER GROUNDING EARLIER, LOSING HER RUDDER AND SUSTAINING CRACKS IN NO3 HOLD. NO LIVES LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 2545/25

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FAQ

Where is the TERCEIRENSE wreck located?

The TERCEIRENSE wreck is located at coordinates 39 2.993 N,27 57.606 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TERCEIRENSE?

The seabed around the TERCEIRENSE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the TERCEIRENSE sink?

The TERCEIRENSE sank on Jan 17, 1969.

When was the wreck of the TERCEIRENSE discovered?

The wreck of the TERCEIRENSE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the TERCEIRENSE belong to?

The TERCEIRENSE belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the TERCEIRENSE?

The TERCEIRENSE had a tonnage of 1295 tons.

What type of wreck is the TERCEIRENSE?

The TERCEIRENSE is classified as a motor vessel.

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