Manola Toro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Manola toro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 59.5 N,5 18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.991667
  • Longitude: -5.300000
Water Depth 892 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MANOLA TORO
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 75.3 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 19.8
Tonnage 790
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.8.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 7M S OF EUROPA PT. VESSEL DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS AND NO SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ARE BEING MADE. (LLOYDS VOL.233). NCA, POSN 355930N, 051800W, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1972 BY ASTILLEROS CELAYA, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. CANARIA NAV., S.A.. PASSAGE TENERIFE FOR BARCELONA. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SPANISH FERRY 'ISLA DE MENORCA' ABOUT 7M S OF EUROPA POINT IN THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. THE MASTER, HIS WIFE AND THE FIRST OFFICER WERE ALL LOST. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 59.5 N,5 18 W
Manola Toro on Wreck Map Manola Toro Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the MANOLA TORO wreck located?

The MANOLA TORO wreck is located at coordinates 35 59.5 N,5 18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MANOLA TORO?

The seabed around the MANOLA TORO lies at approximately 892 meters deep.

When did the MANOLA TORO sink?

The MANOLA TORO sank on Mar 11, 1978.

When was the wreck of the MANOLA TORO discovered?

The wreck of the MANOLA TORO was discovered in 1978.

What country did the MANOLA TORO belong to?

The MANOLA TORO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the MANOLA TORO carrying?

The MANOLA TORO was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the MANOLA TORO?

The MANOLA TORO had a tonnage of 790 tons.

What type of wreck is the MANOLA TORO?

The MANOLA TORO is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks