Acapulco 5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Acapulco 5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 57.2 N,15 42.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.953333
  • Longitude: 15.705000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name ACAPULCO 5
Type yacht
Flag SE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1971
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.11.71 SANK IN 3MTRS OF WATER, OFF UTKLIPPAN. (LLOYDS VOL.204) NCA, POSN 555712N, 154218E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000273613 23.1.16 NOT SHOWN ON SWEDISH 71 [ED3, COR 18.11.15]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL STRANDED ON ROCKS, AFTER DRAGGING ANCHOR WHEN ENGINE STOPPED. LATER TOWED OFF BUT SANK. (LLOYDS VOL.204)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 57.2 N,15 42.3 E
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FAQ

Where is the ACAPULCO 5 wreck located?

The ACAPULCO 5 wreck is located at coordinates 55 57.2 N,15 42.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ACAPULCO 5?

The seabed around the ACAPULCO 5 lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ACAPULCO 5 sink?

The ACAPULCO 5 sank on May 30, 1971.

When was the wreck of the ACAPULCO 5 discovered?

The wreck of the ACAPULCO 5 was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ACAPULCO 5 belong to?

The ACAPULCO 5 belonged to SE.

What type of wreck is the ACAPULCO 5?

The ACAPULCO 5 is classified as a yacht.

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