Amina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Amina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 51.942 N,4 34.085 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.865700
  • Longitude: -4.568083
Water Depth 93 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMINA
Type motor vessel
Flag MT
Length 65.8 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 493
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1986
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H2302/84 14.4.86 SANK IN 485100N, 043500W OR 15M OFF ILE VIERGE, NEAR L'ABERWRAC'H. (LL, 27.3.86). INS AS WK USC PA 40FMS. BR STD. 20.10.87 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680. NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. 1.3.88 INS AS WK USC PA 72MTRS. NC 2644. H4226/85 16.1.89 SHOWN IN 485200N, 043400W [EUR]. (EPSHOM 10.6.88, FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.14584262). 7.7.93 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 485200N, 043400W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN, 1:345000]. BR STD. 22.11.94 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7311 [1994 EDN, 1:345,000]. NCA. 26.2.09 SHOWN IN 4851.940N, 0434.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 8.9.09 WK USC 20MTRS PD SHOWN IN 4851.94N, 0434.09W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6930 [2ND EDN 2009 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2648. SEP 2015/000152363 26.8.15 SHOWN AS WK(PD) USC 20MTRS IN 4851.942N, 0434.085W [WGD] ON FR369300 [EDN 3.0, DTD 22.6.15]. MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR TONNAY CHARENTE. TOOK ON LIST WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY SEAS AND THEN SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the AMINA wreck located?

The AMINA wreck is located at coordinates 48 51.942 N,4 34.085 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMINA?

The seabed around the AMINA lies at approximately 93 meters deep.

When did the AMINA sink?

The AMINA sank on Mar 25, 1986.

When was the wreck of the AMINA discovered?

The wreck of the AMINA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the AMINA belong to?

The AMINA belonged to MT.

What cargo was the AMINA carrying?

The AMINA was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the AMINA?

The AMINA had a tonnage of 493 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMINA?

The AMINA is classified as a motor vessel.

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