Vilamoura Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vilamoura Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 46.5 N,8 55.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.775000
  • Longitude: -8.929167
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILAMOURA
Type dredger
Flag PT
Tonnage 100
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2765/69 7.1.81 H2765/69 7.1.81 SANK IN 374630N, 085545W IN GEN DEPTH 130MTRS. (LL, 29.12.80) NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. H2765/69 30.1.81 H2765/69 30.1.81 A GREY COLOURED DREDGER LOST, PRESUMED SUNK, BETWEEN 372000N-380000N, 092000W & COAST. (LISBON NM 54(T)/81) NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2000

Circumstances of loss

29.12.80 SANK OFF SINES WHILE IN TOW OF PORTUGUESE TUG CASTELO DO BODE. VESSEL, BUILT 1966, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIEDADE PORTUGUESADE DRAGAGEN SARL, LISBON. (LL, 29.12.80)

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FAQ

Where is the VILAMOURA wreck located?

The VILAMOURA wreck is located at coordinates 37 46.5 N,8 55.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VILAMOURA?

The seabed around the VILAMOURA lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the VILAMOURA sink?

The VILAMOURA sank on Dec 17, 1980.

When was the wreck of the VILAMOURA discovered?

The wreck of the VILAMOURA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the VILAMOURA belong to?

The VILAMOURA belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the VILAMOURA?

The VILAMOURA had a tonnage of 100 tons.

What type of wreck is the VILAMOURA?

The VILAMOURA is classified as a dredger.

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