Kometen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kometen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 12.93 N,0 19.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.215500
  • Longitude: -0.317833
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name KOMETEN
Type yacht
Flag GB
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3205/81 22.1.87 H3205/81 22.1.87 SUNK 11M OFF PORT OF ALICANTE. (LL 26.11.86). NCA, POSN 381300N, 001900W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 31, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE IN TOW OF SPANISH M TUG 'PUNTA CRUCES' AFTER HAVING REPORTED THAT SHE WAS LEAKING. WAS ON PASSAGE GARRUCHA, ALMERIA, TO ALTEA, ALICANTE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 12.93 N,0 19.07 W
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FAQ

Where is the KOMETEN wreck located?

The KOMETEN wreck is located at coordinates 38 12.93 N,0 19.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KOMETEN?

The seabed around the KOMETEN lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the KOMETEN sink?

The KOMETEN sank on Nov 24, 1986.

When was the wreck of the KOMETEN discovered?

The wreck of the KOMETEN was discovered in 1986.

What country did the KOMETEN belong to?

The KOMETEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KOMETEN?

The KOMETEN had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOMETEN?

The KOMETEN is classified as a yacht.

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