Amboim Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Amboim Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 41.458 N,9 24.983 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.690967
  • Longitude: -9.416383
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMBOIM
Type motor vessel
Flag PT
Length 129 m
Width 17.9 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 5895
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.11.74 ST IN 384127.5N, 092459W. (LLOYDS VOL.218). NCA YET. H3188/69 21.1.75 ST 045DEGS, 390MTRS FROM SANTA MARTA LT, CASCAIS BAY. STERN OF VESSEL LIES TOWARDS THE BAY.(LISBON TNM 171/74). - TNM 228/75. 23.1.75 VESSEL CAUGHT FIRE, 22.1.75, CAUSED BY SPARKS FROM BLOWPIPE. H3188/69 21.6.75 WK REMOVED. (LISBON TNM 171/74). AMENDED TO LIFT. TNM 228/75 CANCELLED. - NM 1557/76.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1948 BY BURNTISLAND SHIPBUILDING CO.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CTM COMPANHIA PORTUGUESA DE TRANSPORTES MARITIMOS S.A.R.L.. ON PASSAGE FROM PORTO ALEXANDRE, ANGOLA TO ALICANTE. RAN AGROUND IN THICK FOG, CAUSING THE ENGINE-ROOM TO FLOOD. CREW OF 28 TAKEN OFF SAFELY. REFLOATING ATTEMPTS UNSUCCESSFUL. WK SOLD FOR SCRAP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AMBOIM wreck located?

The AMBOIM wreck is located at coordinates 38 41.458 N,9 24.983 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMBOIM?

The seabed around the AMBOIM lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the AMBOIM sink?

The AMBOIM sank on Nov 20, 1974.

When was the wreck of the AMBOIM discovered?

The wreck of the AMBOIM was discovered in 1974.

What country did the AMBOIM belong to?

The AMBOIM belonged to PT.

What cargo was the AMBOIM carrying?

The AMBOIM was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AMBOIM?

The AMBOIM had a tonnage of 5895 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMBOIM?

The AMBOIM is classified as a motor vessel.

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