Angela Pando (Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Angela pando (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
28 10.25 N,15 23.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.170833
  • Longitude: -15.398333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART)
Type bulk carrier
Flag ES
Length 253.9 m
Width 32.3 m
Draught 13.1
Orientation 90
Tonnage 41750
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1986
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3212/71 10.11.86 POSN 281000N, 152400W. (LL 265). NCA YET, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. H3212/71 18.12.86 SOLD FOR SCRAP. DEMOLITION, IN SITU, COMMENCED 6.12.86 AND SHOULD TAKE ABOUT A YEAR TO COMPLETE. (LL, 8.12.86). NCA. H2208/76 3.3.87 POSN 281015N, 152351W. (BREST NM 87 04 37). NCA. H3212/71 5.8.88 FOR'D HALF OF LARGE OIL TANKER, APPROX 200FT LONG, OBSERVED IN 281015N, 152354W. (HMSM OLYMPUS, HN 3.7.88). NCA. SEP 2016/000040555 15.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON ES506100 [ED4.0, DTD 3.2.16]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY 'ASTRANO', ASTILLEROS Y TALLERES DEL NOROESTE, S.A. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITIMA ANTARES, S.A. PASSAGE BUCHANAN, LIBERIA FOR GIJON. EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF VALVE TO GASOIL SERVICE TANK INADVERTENTLY CLOSED JUST AS VESSEL WAS ALTERING COURSE, HAVING JUST LEFT LAS PALMAS. ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WAS LOST AND VESSEL GROUNDED ON A WESTERLY HEADING. ALL SUBSEQUENT REFLOATING ATTEMPTS FAILED.VESSEL WAS SOLD FOR DEMOLITION IN SITU TO TENERIFE SHIPBREAKER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) wreck located?

The ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 28 10.25 N,15 23.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART)?

The seabed around the ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) sink?

The ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) sank on Jul 14, 1986.

When was the wreck of the ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) belong to?

The ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) carrying?

The ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART)?

The ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) had a tonnage of 41750 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART)?

The ANGELA PANDO (FWD PART) is classified as a bulk carrier.