Altair Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Altair Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 18.6 S,40 15.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -20.310000
  • Longitude: -40.258333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALTAIR
Flag NL
Tonnage 6410
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1956
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISO DANGER SPAR BUOY CLOSE SE
Surveying Details H3145/56 30.7.56 H3145/56 30.7.56 AGROUND IN 201836S, 401535W OR 28.5 DEG, 098M FROM PTA DE STA LUZIA LT. (LL). NCA. H3145/56 16.8.56 H3145/56 16.8.56 ST IN 201836S, 401535W. (HMS VERYAN BAY). - NM 2053/56. H3145/56 5.9.56 H3145/56 5.9.56 NCA NEEDED ON BRAZILIAN NM 56/56. 5.9.56 5.9.56 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) IN 201836S, 401530W ON BRAZILIAN 1401 & IN USNM 6650/62. BR STD. H3145/56 4.7.63 H3145/56 4.7.63 DELETE MAST FROM DW (BRAZILIAN NM 79/63). - NM 1379/63. 18.3.88 18.3.88 SHOWN IN 201835S, 401530W WITH ISO DANGER BUOY CLOSE SE ON NC 521, (PLAN).
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2008
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FAQ

Where is the ALTAIR wreck located?

The ALTAIR wreck is located at coordinates 20 18.6 S,40 15.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALTAIR?

The seabed around the ALTAIR lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ALTAIR sink?

The ALTAIR sank on Apr 15, 1956.

When was the wreck of the ALTAIR discovered?

The wreck of the ALTAIR was discovered in 1956.

What country did the ALTAIR belong to?

The ALTAIR belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the ALTAIR?

The ALTAIR had a tonnage of 6410 tons.

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