Monte Altube Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Monte altube Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 5 N,12 4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.083333
  • Longitude: -12.066667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONTE ALTUBE
Type carrier
Flag ES
Length 107.4 m
Width 14 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 2955
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.12.72 20.12.72 REPORTED AGROUND 8M N OF CAPE JUBY IN 280500N, 120400W APPROX. (LL 210).
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY CIA EUSKALDUNA, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARMADORES DE COBATAJE SA. PASSAGE CADIZ FOR MAURITANIA. CARGO WHEAT. RAN AGROUND 8 MILES N OF CAPE JUBY. POUNDED BY HEAVY SEAS. CREW ABANDONED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MONTE ALTUBE wreck located?

The MONTE ALTUBE wreck is located at coordinates 28 5 N,12 4 W.

When did the MONTE ALTUBE sink?

The MONTE ALTUBE sank on Dec 16, 1972.

When was the wreck of the MONTE ALTUBE discovered?

The wreck of the MONTE ALTUBE was discovered in 1972.

What country did the MONTE ALTUBE belong to?

The MONTE ALTUBE belonged to ES.

What cargo was the MONTE ALTUBE carrying?

The MONTE ALTUBE was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the MONTE ALTUBE?

The MONTE ALTUBE had a tonnage of 2955 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONTE ALTUBE?

The MONTE ALTUBE is classified as a carrier.

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