Albacruz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Albacruz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 0 N,17 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.000000
  • Longitude: -17.000000
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBACRUZ
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 172.5 m
Width 22.3 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 12947
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.1.70 SANK IN 4000MTRS, IN 400000N, 170000W. (MSD). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954 BY CANTINERI NAVALI RIUNITI, ANCONA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOSFORD MARINE PANAMA. PASSAGE FROM LA SALINA, VENEZUELA FOR ANTWERP. SANK DURING HEAVY WEATHER AFTER HER ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED. ALL CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALBACRUZ wreck located?

The ALBACRUZ wreck is located at coordinates 40 0 N,17 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBACRUZ?

The seabed around the ALBACRUZ lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the ALBACRUZ sink?

The ALBACRUZ sank on Jan 14, 1970.

When was the wreck of the ALBACRUZ discovered?

The wreck of the ALBACRUZ was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ALBACRUZ belong to?

The ALBACRUZ belonged to LR.

What cargo was the ALBACRUZ carrying?

The ALBACRUZ was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the ALBACRUZ?

The ALBACRUZ had a tonnage of 12947 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBACRUZ?

The ALBACRUZ is classified as a tanker.

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