Angel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Angel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 34 N,6 49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.566667
  • Longitude: 6.816667
Water Depth 2550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGEL
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 99.7 m
Width 15.6 m
Tonnage 3312
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.1.77 SANK IN STORM 70M OFF MINORCA. (LLOYDS VOL.227). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 21.1.77 SANK IN POSN 402000N, 064000E. (LLOYDS VOL.227). 18.2.77 SANK IN APPROX POSN 403400N, 064900E. (LLOYDS VOL.227). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1976 BY ASTILLEROS DEL ATLANTICO, SANTANDER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A. YLLERA. ON PASSAGE FROM PIOMBINO TO GDYNIA. SANK AFTER HER CARGO SHIFTED DURING A STORM. SEVEN RESCUED, THREE DEAD, & 10 MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ANGEL wreck located?

The ANGEL wreck is located at coordinates 40 34 N,6 49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGEL?

The seabed around the ANGEL lies at approximately 2550 meters deep.

When did the ANGEL sink?

The ANGEL sank on Jan 12, 1977.

When was the wreck of the ANGEL discovered?

The wreck of the ANGEL was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ANGEL belong to?

The ANGEL belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ANGEL carrying?

The ANGEL was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ANGEL?

The ANGEL had a tonnage of 3312 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGEL?

The ANGEL is classified as a motor vessel.

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