Antonio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Antonio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 41.884 N,2 1.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.698067
  • Longitude: -2.018333
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTONIO
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 74.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1333
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone,sawdust/wood chips
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck ANTONIO is located off the coast of Fraserburgh near Kinnaird Head in Scotland at coordinates 57 41.884 N, 2 1.1 W. Originally grounded off Fraserburgh Harbour on July 5, 1979, the vessel was stripped, suffered structural breakages, and was subject to salvage attempts before being reported as completely removed and scrapped by local fishermen, with nothing visible at low water springs by June 1986.

Surveying Details

H3060/79 30.7.79 AGROUND OFF FRASERBURGH HBR. MAY HAVE BROKEN BACK (LL 5.6.79). H3060/79 12.7.79 VESSEL BEING STRIPPED AND ALMOST CERTAIN WILL NOT BE REFLOATED. WRITTEN REPORT WILL BE FORWARDED WHEN FINAL OUTCOME KNOWN. (TELECON PETERHEAD CG12.7.79). NCA. H3060/79 22.10.79 NORTHERN SALVAGE INTEND TO TRY TO REFLOAT THIS VESSEL. (LL). H4520/79 22.10.79 WK AGROUND IN 574954N 020100W. CONSPIC VESSEL BREAKING UP. NO HAZARD TO TRAFFIC. APPROX 6 CABLES DUE W OF KINNAIRD HEAD LH. (J THOMSON, SALVAGE MASTER, HN DTD 11.10.79). H2336/84 20.6.86 NOTHING VISIBLE AT LWS. LOCAL FISHERMEN STATE VESSEL SCRAPPED AND TOTALLY REMOVED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246).

Circumstances of loss

EX-SYLVIA VI. BUILT IN 1957 BY ALFRED HAGELSTIEN, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAYANO TRAKDING AND INVESTMENT CO SA. GROUNDED IN FOG. PASSAGE FURNACE FOR HAMBURG. BLOWN UP WITH EXPLOSIVES IN OCTOBER. (MSL).

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FAQ

Where is the ANTONIO wreck located?

The ANTONIO wreck is located at coordinates 57 41.884 N,2 1.1 W.

When did the ANTONIO sink?

The ANTONIO sank on Jun 3, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ANTONIO discovered?

The wreck of the ANTONIO was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ANTONIO belong to?

The ANTONIO belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ANTONIO carrying?

The ANTONIO was carrying stone,sawdust/wood chips.

What was the tonnage of the ANTONIO?

The ANTONIO had a tonnage of 1333 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTONIO?

The ANTONIO is classified as a carrier.

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