Atlantic Express Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atlantic express Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 0 N,54 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.000000
  • Longitude: 54.000000
Water Depth 4800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLANTIC EXPRESS
Type carrier
Flag MT
Length 96.9 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2389
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH120/400/02 29.6.92 SANK ABOUT 180 MILES SE OF RAS HAFUN, SOMALIA. (LL 20.6.92). IN ABOUT 4800MTRS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-ALCO STAR '89, EX-CASTLE DIGNITY '88, EX-PICOVERDE '83. BUILT IN 1962 BY AST DEL CADAGUA WE GONZALES, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PEACE SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE SHARJAH FOR MOGADISCIO. CAPSIZED DURING TYPHOON. 16 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ATLANTIC EXPRESS wreck located?

The ATLANTIC EXPRESS wreck is located at coordinates 9 0 N,54 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLANTIC EXPRESS?

The seabed around the ATLANTIC EXPRESS lies at approximately 4800 meters deep.

When did the ATLANTIC EXPRESS sink?

The ATLANTIC EXPRESS sank on Jun 12, 1992.

When was the wreck of the ATLANTIC EXPRESS discovered?

The wreck of the ATLANTIC EXPRESS was discovered in 1992.

What country did the ATLANTIC EXPRESS belong to?

The ATLANTIC EXPRESS belonged to MT.

What cargo was the ATLANTIC EXPRESS carrying?

The ATLANTIC EXPRESS was carrying general and mixed goods,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the ATLANTIC EXPRESS?

The ATLANTIC EXPRESS had a tonnage of 2389 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLANTIC EXPRESS?

The ATLANTIC EXPRESS is classified as a carrier.

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