Golar Patricia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Golar patricia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 36 N,14 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.600000
  • Longitude: -14.416667
Water Depth 2900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLAR PATRICIA
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 327.1 m
Width 48.2 m
Draught 25.3
Tonnage 98894
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.11.73 6.11.73 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK OFF THE CANARY ISLANDS FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION. OWNED BY OCEAN OIL VENTURES INC. (LLOYDS 214). NCA YET. 7.11.73 7.11.73 VESSEL SUNK IN 303600N, 142500W APPROX. (LLOYDS 214). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969. OF 216,326 DWT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN OIL VENTURES, INC. PASSAGE CORYTON, RIVER THAMES FOR BAHRAIN, IN BALLAST. BROKE IN TWO FOLLOWING THREE MASSIVE EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE ON BOARD ABOUT 130M FROM THE CANARY ISLANDS. ONE OF THE 43 PERSONS ON BOARD DIED AFTER BEING THROWN INTO THE BURNING SEA BY THE FORCE OF THE EXPLOSION. THE REMAINING 42, INCLUDING THE MASTER, TWO WIVES AND A CHILD, WERE SAFELY PICKED UP BY THE SPANISH MV CABO SAN VICENTE AND TAKEN TO TENERIFE. IN TERMS OF DEADWEIGHT TONNAGE, THE GOLAR PATRICIA, WHICH HAD A HULL AND MACHINERY VALUE OF 24M DOLLARS, BECAME THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO BECOME A LOSS UNTIL THE DEMISE OF THE BERGE ISTRA TWO YEARS LATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GOLAR PATRICIA wreck located?

The GOLAR PATRICIA wreck is located at coordinates 30 36 N,14 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLAR PATRICIA?

The seabed around the GOLAR PATRICIA lies at approximately 2900 meters deep.

When did the GOLAR PATRICIA sink?

The GOLAR PATRICIA sank on Nov 5, 1973.

When was the wreck of the GOLAR PATRICIA discovered?

The wreck of the GOLAR PATRICIA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the GOLAR PATRICIA belong to?

The GOLAR PATRICIA belonged to LR.

What cargo was the GOLAR PATRICIA carrying?

The GOLAR PATRICIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the GOLAR PATRICIA?

The GOLAR PATRICIA had a tonnage of 98894 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLAR PATRICIA?

The GOLAR PATRICIA is classified as a tanker.

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