Demeter Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Demeter ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 1.5 N,16 2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.025000
  • Longitude: -16.033333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEMETER II
Type yacht
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the DEMETER II is located at the coordinates 30 1.5 N, 16 2 W, situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Western Sahara. This vessel was officially recorded as wrecked on November 2, 1976. As an underwater obstruction, the DEMETER II remains a point of interest for maritime navigation and historical research. While the exact structural condition of the wreck—whether it remains as welded steel or is now well broken—is part of its ongoing underwater site profile, the position is documented to assist mariners in maintaining safety at sea. This maritime wreck site is cataloged for navigational awareness in the Eastern Atlantic region.

Surveying Details

2.11.76 2.11.76 VESSEL WRECKED IN PD 300130N, 160200W. (LLOYDS 2.11.76). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WRECKED ON ILHAS SELVAGENS, BELIEVED TO BE TOTAL LOSS. CREW RESCUED AND PLACED AT FUNCHAL, MADERIA.

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FAQ

Where is the DEMETER II wreck located?

The DEMETER II wreck is located at coordinates 30 1.5 N,16 2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEMETER II?

The seabed around the DEMETER II lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the DEMETER II sink?

The DEMETER II sank on Oct 29, 1976.

When was the wreck of the DEMETER II discovered?

The wreck of the DEMETER II was discovered in 1976.

What country did the DEMETER II belong to?

The DEMETER II belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the DEMETER II?

The DEMETER II is classified as a yacht.

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