Altar Dos Pescadores Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Altar dos pescadores Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 18 N,9 28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.300000
  • Longitude: -9.466667
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALTAR DOS PESCADORES
Type trawler
Flag PT
Tonnage 35
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck Details for Altar dos Pescadores located at coordinates 39 18 N, 9 28 W. This underwater obstruction is situated off the coast of Portugal near the Berlenga Islands and Peniche region. Historical records indicate the vessel sank in the vicinity of these waters. Following a data reassessment on August 16, 2000, the geographical position was officially amended to 39 18.000N, 09 28.000W for filing and charting purposes. This wreck site serves as a navigational reference point for maritime surveys in the Atlantic Ocean near the Portuguese coastline.

Surveying Details

7.3.77 7.3.77 SANK 170DEGS, 7.2M FROM BERLENGA ISLAND, OR IN 381800N, 092800W. (LL, 5.2.77) NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 25.3.77 25.3.77 SANK 5M SE OF PENICHE. (LL, 25.3.77). NCA. 16.8.00 16.8.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED. GEOGRAPHICAL POSN QUOTED ABOVE INCORRECT. AMENDED TO 3918.000N, 0928.000W, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

5.2.77 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MV 'THOMAS MANN' 5M SE OF PENICHE. VESSEL, BUILT 1961, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIEDADE COOPERATIVE OPERARIA DE PRODUCAO DE PESCAS, PENICHE. (LL, 5.2.77 &25.3.77).

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FAQ

Where is the ALTAR DOS PESCADORES wreck located?

The ALTAR DOS PESCADORES wreck is located at coordinates 39 18 N,9 28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALTAR DOS PESCADORES?

The seabed around the ALTAR DOS PESCADORES lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the ALTAR DOS PESCADORES sink?

The ALTAR DOS PESCADORES sank on Mar 3, 1977.

When was the wreck of the ALTAR DOS PESCADORES discovered?

The wreck of the ALTAR DOS PESCADORES was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ALTAR DOS PESCADORES belong to?

The ALTAR DOS PESCADORES belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the ALTAR DOS PESCADORES?

The ALTAR DOS PESCADORES had a tonnage of 35 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALTAR DOS PESCADORES?

The ALTAR DOS PESCADORES is classified as a trawler.

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