Blue Moon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Blue moon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 24.133 N,9 50.893 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.402217
  • Longitude: -9.848217
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE MOON
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 110 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2892
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1969
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.7.69 7.7.69 AGROUND ABOUT 500MTRS OFF CAP SIM. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.196). NCA YET. H1273/71 28.1.72 H1273/71 28.1.72 ST PA IN 312418N, 095100W. (HAMBURG NM 4867/71). - NM 255/72. 22.11.89 22.11.89 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6226 [CORRECT TO 1987]. NCA YET. 8.11.95 8.11.95 MERCHICH DATUM: 312417N, 095059W. NE 863.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY FLENSBURGER SCHIFFS GES FLENSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALBINAMAR SA. PASSAGE MILOS FOR KUWAIT. WAS BEACHED OFF CAPE SIM, MOROCCO AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BLUE MOON wreck located?

The BLUE MOON wreck is located at coordinates 31 24.133 N,9 50.893 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE MOON?

The seabed around the BLUE MOON lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the BLUE MOON sink?

The BLUE MOON sank on May 25, 1969.

When was the wreck of the BLUE MOON discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE MOON was discovered in 1969.

What country did the BLUE MOON belong to?

The BLUE MOON belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BLUE MOON carrying?

The BLUE MOON was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the BLUE MOON?

The BLUE MOON had a tonnage of 2892 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLUE MOON?

The BLUE MOON is classified as a steam ship.

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