Vagrant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vagrant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 7.79 N,15 25.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.129833
  • Longitude: -15.428333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAGRANT
Type yacht
Flag PA
Tonnage 238
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1977
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.12.77 29.12.77 ANCHOR CHAIN BROKE AND VESSEL GROUNDED ON SAND AND ROCKS OFF ALCARAVANERAS BEACH. HULL PERFORATED AND DECK SPLIT. VESSEL LYING AT 45DEGS AND FLOODED. LOCAL SALVAGE ATTEMPTS UNSUCCESSFUL. (LLOYDS VOL.231). NCA, POSN 280742N, 152536W FOR FILING ONLY. 31.10.06 31.10.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 6100 [INT 1928] [2ND EDN JUN'06, LARGEST SCALE]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 1998. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1856.
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2006

General Comments

LYING WITH 45DEG LIST

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FAQ

Where is the VAGRANT wreck located?

The VAGRANT wreck is located at coordinates 28 7.79 N,15 25.7 W.

When did the VAGRANT sink?

The VAGRANT sank on Dec 25, 1977.

When was the wreck of the VAGRANT discovered?

The wreck of the VAGRANT was discovered in 1977.

What country did the VAGRANT belong to?

The VAGRANT belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the VAGRANT?

The VAGRANT had a tonnage of 238 tons.

What type of wreck is the VAGRANT?

The VAGRANT is classified as a yacht.

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