Al Hoceima Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Al hoceima Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
41 45 N,3 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.750000
  • Longitude: 3.250000
Water Depth 125 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AL HOCEIMA
Type roll on-roll off
Flag MA
Length 109.7 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 11.1
Tonnage 1576
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,foodstuffs: solid,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1987
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3205/81 21.5.87 SANK 8M OFF PALAMOS, LLAFRANCH COAST, GERONA PROVINCE. (LL, 2.4.87) GIVES POSN 414500N, 031500E APPROX. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1977 BY SOC. NOUVELLE DES ATELIERS & CHANTIERS DU HAVRE, LE HAVRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE MAROCAINE DE NAVIGATION. ON PASSAGE FROM PORT VENDRES TO TANGIER. SANK AFTER HER CARGO SHIFTED IN ROUGH SEAS. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 45 N,3 15 E
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FAQ

Where is the AL HOCEIMA wreck located?

The AL HOCEIMA wreck is located at coordinates 41 45 N,3 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AL HOCEIMA?

The seabed around the AL HOCEIMA lies at approximately 125 meters deep.

When did the AL HOCEIMA sink?

The AL HOCEIMA sank on Mar 31, 1987.

When was the wreck of the AL HOCEIMA discovered?

The wreck of the AL HOCEIMA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the AL HOCEIMA belong to?

The AL HOCEIMA belonged to MA.

What cargo was the AL HOCEIMA carrying?

The AL HOCEIMA was carrying containers,foodstuffs: solid,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the AL HOCEIMA?

The AL HOCEIMA had a tonnage of 1576 tons.

What type of wreck is the AL HOCEIMA?

The AL HOCEIMA is classified as a roll on-roll off.