Costiana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Costiana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 53 N,17 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.883333
  • Longitude: -17.500000
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COSTIANA
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.7.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 165300N, 173000W APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.209). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 3.8.02 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7387 [1998 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1952 BY MITSUBISHI ZOSEN, NAGASAKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COSTIANA SHIPPING CO., LTD. PASSAGE TURKEY FOR NIGERIA. SANK AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK. ALL CREW SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.209).

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FAQ

Where is the COSTIANA wreck located?

The COSTIANA wreck is located at coordinates 16 53 N,17 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COSTIANA?

The seabed around the COSTIANA lies at approximately 2300 meters deep.

When did the COSTIANA sink?

The COSTIANA sank on Jul 24, 1972.

When was the wreck of the COSTIANA discovered?

The wreck of the COSTIANA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the COSTIANA belong to?

The COSTIANA belonged to CY.

What type of wreck is the COSTIANA?

The COSTIANA is classified as a motor vessel.

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