World Splendour Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
World splendour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 11.5 N,4 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.191667
  • Longitude: -4.333333
Water Depth 1097 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WORLD SPLENDOUR
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 699 m
Width 97 m
Draught 36
Tonnage 25583
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4839/57 3.10.57 SANK IN 361130N, 042000W. GEN DEPTH 600FMS. (LL & F O GIBRALTAR). NCA. SEP 2008/000098813 5.1.09 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 45A [NE 8.08, 1:175,000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY KOCKUMS MEK, VERKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MERCHANT TANKER CORPORATION. PASSAGE FAWLEY FOR MENA AL AHMADI. CAUGHT FIRE FOLLOWING TWO INTERNAL EXPLOSIONS. FIRE WAS EVENTUALLY EXTINGUISHED & TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK BEFORE REACHING PORT. SEVEN MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WORLD SPLENDOUR wreck located?

The WORLD SPLENDOUR wreck is located at coordinates 36 11.5 N,4 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WORLD SPLENDOUR?

The seabed around the WORLD SPLENDOUR lies at approximately 1097 meters deep.

When did the WORLD SPLENDOUR sink?

The WORLD SPLENDOUR sank on Aug 21, 1957.

When was the wreck of the WORLD SPLENDOUR discovered?

The wreck of the WORLD SPLENDOUR was discovered in 1957.

What country did the WORLD SPLENDOUR belong to?

The WORLD SPLENDOUR belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the WORLD SPLENDOUR?

The WORLD SPLENDOUR had a tonnage of 25583 tons.

What type of wreck is the WORLD SPLENDOUR?

The WORLD SPLENDOUR is classified as a tanker.

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