Bucador (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bucador (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 22.53 N,9 15.826 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.375500
  • Longitude: 9.263767
Wreck Depth 9.7 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BUCADOR (PROBABLY)
Type bulk carrier
Flag IT
Length 51.5 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 496
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1976
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck Bucador in Cala de Grecu Bay Ile Cavallo with coordinates 41 22.53 N 9 15.826 E featuring a depth of 9.7 meters and historical survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office

Surveying Details

17.2.76 SUNK IN CALA DE GRECU BAY, ILE CAVALLO. (LL 223). POSN 422230N, 091612E FOR FILING ONLY. 17.12.91 WK 9.7MTRS SHOWN IN 412235.5N, 091554E [EUR] ON FRENCH 6929 [2ND EDN 1991]. [MOD] POSN: 412235.5N, 091551.7E. PROBABLY THE 'BUCADOR'. NE 1213. 19.6.98 NOW CHARTED IN [EUR] POSN: 412235.5N, 091554E. NC 1213. [WGD] POSN: 4122.530N, 0915.826E.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DORMIO, MONOPOLI, BARI. ON PASSAGE FROM FIUMICINO TO PORTO TORRES. STRUCK A ROCK, ATTEMPTED TO BEACH ON CAVALLO ISLAND BUT SANK BY THE STERN. ALL CREW SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.223).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 22.53 N,9 15.826 E
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FAQ

Where is the BUCADOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BUCADOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 41 22.53 N,9 15.826 E.

How deep is the BUCADOR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BUCADOR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 9.7 meters and is located at coordinates 41 22.53 N,9 15.826 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BUCADOR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BUCADOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BUCADOR (PROBABLY) sink?

The BUCADOR (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 7, 1976.

When was the wreck of the BUCADOR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BUCADOR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the BUCADOR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BUCADOR (PROBABLY) belonged to IT.

What cargo was the BUCADOR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BUCADOR (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BUCADOR (PROBABLY)?

The BUCADOR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 496 tons.

What type of wreck is the BUCADOR (PROBABLY)?

The BUCADOR (PROBABLY) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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