Toralin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Toralin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 35.513 N,5 56.59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.591883
  • Longitude: -5.943167
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORALIN
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 57.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 398
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.12.72 AGROUND 100MTRS SW OF ENTRANCE TO AVILES. (LLOYDS VOL.210). NCA, POSN 433535N, 055639W FOR FILING ONLY. 17.1.03 SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. GREATER PART OF MARBLE CARGO, 500 TONS, UNLOADED. ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT VESSEL TO BE MADE 2ND HALF OF APRIL'73. (LLOYDS VOL.211) STILL 300TONS OF MARBLE REMAIN IN VESSEL. SALVAGE OPS SUSPENDED. (LLOYDS VOL.212) SALVAGE WORK CONTINUES. (LLOYDS VOL.213) NCA. 1.5.04 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 4052 [INT 1854] [2001 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO LIFT. NC 1142.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

14.12.72 RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY WEATHER 100MTRS SW OF THE ENTRANCE CHANNEL TO AVILES BECAME FLOODED, WITH PART OF CARGO AND OIL SCATTERED IN THE VICINITY, SOME CARGO ALREADY DISCHARGED. OWNERS HOPING TO REFLOAT IT 14.12.72. CREW OF 10 SAVED. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE BILBAO FOR ORAN AND OWNED BY NAVIERA RIVADELUNA.

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FAQ

Where is the TORALIN wreck located?

The TORALIN wreck is located at coordinates 43 35.513 N,5 56.59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TORALIN?

The seabed around the TORALIN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the TORALIN sink?

The TORALIN sank on Dec 7, 1972.

When was the wreck of the TORALIN discovered?

The wreck of the TORALIN was discovered in 1972.

What country did the TORALIN belong to?

The TORALIN belonged to ES.

What cargo was the TORALIN carrying?

The TORALIN was carrying general and mixed goods,stone.

What was the tonnage of the TORALIN?

The TORALIN had a tonnage of 398 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORALIN?

The TORALIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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