Copper Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Copper queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 54.14 N,14 29.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.902333
  • Longitude: 14.499167
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COPPER QUEEN
Type yacht
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1976
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.3.76 SANK OVER MOORINGS AT BERTH 49, LAZARETTO CREEK, MALTA. (LL 223). POSN 355412N, 143000E [EUR] FOR FILING ONLY. 9.5.03 [WGD] POSN: 3554.140N, 1429.940E. 20.11.13 NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED. ASSUMED RECOVERED. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2013

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WARWICK ARMSTRONG. SUFFERED EXPLOSION, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY BOTTLE OF GAS, CAUSING FIRE & SINKING OF VESSEL. SANK OVER MOORINGS AT BERTH 49, LAZARETTO CREEK, MALTA. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the COPPER QUEEN wreck located?

The COPPER QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 35 54.14 N,14 29.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COPPER QUEEN?

The seabed around the COPPER QUEEN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the COPPER QUEEN sink?

The COPPER QUEEN sank on Mar 1, 1976.

When was the wreck of the COPPER QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the COPPER QUEEN was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the COPPER QUEEN?

The COPPER QUEEN is classified as a yacht.

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