Acor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Acor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 38.48 S,40 48.32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -10.641333
  • Longitude: 40.805333
Water Depth 1000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACOR
Type container ship
Flag VC
Length 102.5 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.2
Tonnage 2961
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1999
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH455/440/03 26.5.99 SANK IN 1038.48S, 4048.32E [UND]. (LL, 24.5.99). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1979. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH M CONTAINER VESSEL SALANGO, 15,233GT. OF CREW OF 14, 11 HAVE BEEN RESCUED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ACOR wreck located?

The ACOR wreck is located at coordinates 10 38.48 S,40 48.32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ACOR?

The seabed around the ACOR lies at approximately 1000 meters deep.

When did the ACOR sink?

The ACOR sank on May 23, 1999.

When was the wreck of the ACOR discovered?

The wreck of the ACOR was discovered in 1999.

What country did the ACOR belong to?

The ACOR belonged to VC.

What was the tonnage of the ACOR?

The ACOR had a tonnage of 2961 tons.

What type of wreck is the ACOR?

The ACOR is classified as a container ship.

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