Cavo Artemidi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cavo artemidi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 3.31 S,38 31.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -13.055167
  • Longitude: -38.525833
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CAVO ARTEMIDI
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 160.9 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 11540
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H4288/77 23.10.80 H4288/77 23.10.80 ON BANCO DE SANTO ANTONIO, WITH MAST VISIBLE. (NAVAREA V 1995R/80). 15.12.80 15.12.80 VESSEL ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (LL 12.12.80). H4288/77 30.3.81 H4288/77 30.3.81 ST IN 130310S, 383142W. (BRAZIL NM 17/81). - NM 804/81. H2102/80 13.6.84 H2102/80 13.6.84 REPD AS UNMARKED AND UNLIT. (PRACTICAL BOAT OWNER - MAY '84). NCA. HH655/350/01 20.9.89 HH655/350/01 20.9.89 NOW NDW IN 130318S, 383134W. (BRASIL NM E 129/89). - NM 3026/89.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 1989

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON PANELA BANK ON DEPARTING SALVADOR FOR ANTWERP. WAS ON PASSAGE FROM VITORIA, HAVING ONLY CALLED FOR BUNKERS. LATER MOVED WITH EBB TIDE TO SANTO ANTONIO BANK IN AN EXPOSED POSN. (LL 241).

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FAQ

Where is the CAVO ARTEMIDI wreck located?

The CAVO ARTEMIDI wreck is located at coordinates 13 3.31 S,38 31.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAVO ARTEMIDI?

The seabed around the CAVO ARTEMIDI lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the CAVO ARTEMIDI sink?

The CAVO ARTEMIDI sank on Sep 25, 1980.

When was the wreck of the CAVO ARTEMIDI discovered?

The wreck of the CAVO ARTEMIDI was discovered in 1980.

What country did the CAVO ARTEMIDI belong to?

The CAVO ARTEMIDI belonged to GR.

What cargo was the CAVO ARTEMIDI carrying?

The CAVO ARTEMIDI was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the CAVO ARTEMIDI?

The CAVO ARTEMIDI had a tonnage of 11540 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAVO ARTEMIDI?

The CAVO ARTEMIDI is classified as a bulk carrier.

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