Alborada Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alborada Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 43.7 S,73 13.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -36.728333
  • Longitude: -73.217500
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBORADA
Type bulk carrier
Flag CL
Length 155.1 m
Width 22.3 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 10396
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2828/77 12.8.87 H2828/77 12.8.87 SANK 1.7 MILES NW OF HUALPEN, NEAR SAN VINCENTE. (LL 27.7.87). NCA YET. H2828/77 6.7.88 H2828/77 6.7.88 SUNK IN 364342S, 731303W, 1.6 MILES NW OF PUNTA GUALPEN LT. (CHILEAN NM 63/88). INS AS NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 1988

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY SANOYASU DOCKYARD CO OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA DE CHILENA DEL PACIFICIO. PASSAGE LOTA FOR VENTANAS, CHILE. REPORTED TAKING IN WATER IN HOLDS IN HIGH SEAS AND 50 MPH WIND. SANK WHEN TRYING TO RETURN TO PORT. 30 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALBORADA wreck located?

The ALBORADA wreck is located at coordinates 36 43.7 S,73 13.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBORADA?

The seabed around the ALBORADA lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the ALBORADA sink?

The ALBORADA sank on Jul 24, 1987.

When was the wreck of the ALBORADA discovered?

The wreck of the ALBORADA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the ALBORADA belong to?

The ALBORADA belonged to CL.

What cargo was the ALBORADA carrying?

The ALBORADA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ALBORADA?

The ALBORADA had a tonnage of 10396 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBORADA?

The ALBORADA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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