Virgen De La Luz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Virgen de la luz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 56.333 N,9 11.433 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.938883
  • Longitude: -9.190550
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIRGEN DE LA LUZ
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 43.9 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.4.76 20.4.76 AGROUND ON QUENJE BEACH, AWAITS REFLOATING. (LL, 19.4.76). POSN 425620N, 091126W APPROX FOR FILING. 10.5.76 10.5.76 SOLD TO BE SCRAPPED. (LL, 7.5.76). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2024

Circumstances of loss

19.4.76 STRUCK REEF AT ENTRANCE TO BAY OF CORCUBION & WENT AGROUND ON QUENJE BEACH, PARTLY FLOODED. WAS ON PASSAGE SAN ESTEBAN DE PRAVIA FOR CORCUBION. (LL, 19.4.76).

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FAQ

Where is the VIRGEN DE LA LUZ wreck located?

The VIRGEN DE LA LUZ wreck is located at coordinates 42 56.333 N,9 11.433 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VIRGEN DE LA LUZ?

The seabed around the VIRGEN DE LA LUZ lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the VIRGEN DE LA LUZ sink?

The VIRGEN DE LA LUZ sank on Apr 14, 1976.

When was the wreck of the VIRGEN DE LA LUZ discovered?

The wreck of the VIRGEN DE LA LUZ was discovered in 1976.

What country did the VIRGEN DE LA LUZ belong to?

The VIRGEN DE LA LUZ belonged to ES.

What cargo was the VIRGEN DE LA LUZ carrying?

The VIRGEN DE LA LUZ was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VIRGEN DE LA LUZ?

The VIRGEN DE LA LUZ had a tonnage of 400 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIRGEN DE LA LUZ?

The VIRGEN DE LA LUZ is classified as a motor vessel.

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