Aldebaran Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aldebaran Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 50 N,9 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.833333
  • Longitude: -9.416667
Water Depth 950 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALDEBARAN
Type fishing vessel
Flag ES
Tonnage 164
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2765/69 1.12.81 H2765/69 1.12.81 REPD LEAKING & IN NEED OF ASSISSTANCE IN 412000N, 092500W & LATER SINKING IN SAME POSN. SURVIVORS RECOVERED IN 432700N, 102300W, 26HRS LATER. (LL 16 & 17.11.81). NCA. H2765/69 12.1.82 H2765/69 12.1.82 REPD SUNK IN 415000N, 092500W APPROX. (LISBON NM 241/81). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2004

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. PASSAGE ALGECIRAS FOR CORUNNA. TOOK WATER AND SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ALDEBARAN wreck located?

The ALDEBARAN wreck is located at coordinates 41 50 N,9 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALDEBARAN?

The seabed around the ALDEBARAN lies at approximately 950 meters deep.

When did the ALDEBARAN sink?

The ALDEBARAN sank on Nov 14, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ALDEBARAN discovered?

The wreck of the ALDEBARAN was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ALDEBARAN belong to?

The ALDEBARAN belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the ALDEBARAN?

The ALDEBARAN had a tonnage of 164 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALDEBARAN?

The ALDEBARAN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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