Anchor Wreck 77163

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
35 43.5 N,0 37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.725000
  • Longitude: -0.616667
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Type Anchor
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.12.75 ANCHOR LOST IN ORAN ROADS, IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS, BUOYED BUT BUOY DISAPPEARED. (LLOYDS VOL.222). NCA, POSN 3543.500N, 0037.000W FOR FILING ONLY, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2004

Circumstances of loss

MV WESTOCEAN LOST HER ANCHOR IN ORAN ROADS. (LLOYDS VOL. 222).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 43.5 N,0 37 W
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