Volcan De Tamia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Volcan de tamia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 14.978 N,3 51.18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.249633
  • Longitude: -3.853000
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOLCAN DE TAMIA
Type roll on-roll off
Flag ES
Length 85.3 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 1254
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH180/400/02 13.8.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 361503.5N, 035106W APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.305). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1983 BY ENRIQUE LORENZO Y CIA S.A., VIGO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANTONIO ARMAS CURBELO S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM MELILLA, SPANISH MOROCCO TO MALAGA. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH MV `EVER REACH' IN DENSE FOG. 18 OF CREW OF 19 RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VOLCAN DE TAMIA wreck located?

The VOLCAN DE TAMIA wreck is located at coordinates 36 14.978 N,3 51.18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VOLCAN DE TAMIA?

The seabed around the VOLCAN DE TAMIA lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the VOLCAN DE TAMIA sink?

The VOLCAN DE TAMIA sank on Jul 31, 1996.

When was the wreck of the VOLCAN DE TAMIA discovered?

The wreck of the VOLCAN DE TAMIA was discovered in 1996.

What country did the VOLCAN DE TAMIA belong to?

The VOLCAN DE TAMIA belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the VOLCAN DE TAMIA?

The VOLCAN DE TAMIA had a tonnage of 1254 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOLCAN DE TAMIA?

The VOLCAN DE TAMIA is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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