Monteclaro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Monteclaro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 30 N,64 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.500000
  • Longitude: -64.333333
Water Depth 750 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONTECLARO
Type fishing vessel
Flag ES
Length 49.7 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 879
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH668/441/01 16.8.93 SANK IN 103000N, 642000W, APPROX, IN DEPTH GREATER THAN 360FMS. (LL, 30.7.93). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-IXTAS ZIERBANA '87, EX-ALBACORA UNO '82. BUILT IN 1969 BY AST CELAYA, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CANTABRICA DE TUNIDOS SA. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE BERTHED AT CUMANA, POSSIBLY DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAULT. WAS TOWED OUT OF PORT AND ABANDONED. LATER SANK IN DEEP WATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MONTECLARO wreck located?

The MONTECLARO wreck is located at coordinates 10 30 N,64 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MONTECLARO?

The seabed around the MONTECLARO lies at approximately 750 meters deep.

When did the MONTECLARO sink?

The MONTECLARO sank on Jul 13, 1993.

When was the wreck of the MONTECLARO discovered?

The wreck of the MONTECLARO was discovered in 1993.

What country did the MONTECLARO belong to?

The MONTECLARO belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the MONTECLARO?

The MONTECLARO had a tonnage of 879 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONTECLARO?

The MONTECLARO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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