Cavo Cambanos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cavo cambanos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 19 N,6 16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.316667
  • Longitude: 6.266667
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAVO CAMBANOS
Tonnage 21418
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3205/81 H3205/81 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 411900N, 061600E. (LLOYDS VOLS.244 & 245). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1956 BY A/S FREDRIKSSTAD M/V, FREDRIKSSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ILECTRA CIA. NAV. S.A.. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE AT ANCHOR IN TARRAGONA ROADS, SPAIN. BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF POLLUTION, WAS TOWED FROM SPANISH WATERS & LATER BECAME A FLOATING DERILICT, LYING WITH ABOUT 80FT OF BOWS STANDING VERTICALLY ABOVE SURFACE OF SEA. WHEN OUTSIDE SPANISH JURISDICTIONAL WATERS IN 411900N, 061600E, SPANISH NAVY CEASED WATCHING & LIGHTING WK. THE FOLLOWING DAY IT WAS SUNK BY CHARGES PLACED BY FRENCH NAVY COMMANDO TEAM IN ABOUT 2800MTRS OF WATER, APPROX 150KM OFF CORSICA. (LLOYDS VOLS.244 & 245, MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CAVO CAMBANOS wreck located?

The CAVO CAMBANOS wreck is located at coordinates 41 19 N,6 16 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAVO CAMBANOS?

The seabed around the CAVO CAMBANOS lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the CAVO CAMBANOS sink?

The CAVO CAMBANOS sank on Jul 4, 1981.

When was the wreck of the CAVO CAMBANOS discovered?

The wreck of the CAVO CAMBANOS was discovered in 1981.

What cargo was the CAVO CAMBANOS carrying?

The CAVO CAMBANOS was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the CAVO CAMBANOS?

The CAVO CAMBANOS had a tonnage of 21418 tons.

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