New Flame (Debris From) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
New flame (debris from) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 6.25 N,5 20.24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.104167
  • Longitude: -5.337333
Wreck Depth 18.2 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM)
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 190 m
Width 30 m
Draught 18
Sonar Length 170
Sonar Width 60
Tonnage 26824
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 2007
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.8.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3606.258N, 0520.230W. (LL, 14.8.07). NCA YET. 25.8.07 SALVAGE OPS TO REMOVE 500 TONNES FUEL OIL SUSPENDED AS FEARED VESSEL MAY BREAK IN TWO. (LL, 23.8.07). NCA YET. SEP 2007/000069037 26.9.07 ST IN 3606.25N, 0520.24W [WGD]. MARKED BY 2 S CARD LT BUOYS IN 3606.07N, 0520.13W & 3606.02N, 0520.06W [RACON], W CARD LT BUOY IN 3606.12N, 0520.37W, E CARD LT BUOY IN 3606.33N, 0520.01W [WGD]. 1M RADIUS EXCLUSION ZONE IN FORCE FROM POSN OF THE WK. (GIBRALTAR PORT AUTHORITY NM 17/07). - NM 4727T/07. SEP 2007/000070817 3.10.07 'WK WILL BE REMOVED IN DUE COURSE'. (CAPT BRAND, GIBRALTAR PORT AUTHORITY, E-MAIL DTD 27.9.07). AWAIT FURTHER. NCA. SEP 2008/000016858 25.2.08 GIBRALTAR PORT AUTHORITY NM 17/07 REMAINS IN FORCE. (CAPT BRAND). 25.2.08 BUOYS CONFIRMED AS: E CARD LT BUOY, Q(3)10S; 2 X S CARD LT BUOYS, Q(6)+LFL.15S, ONE WITH RACON 'D' AND W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S. (CAPT BRAND, EMAIL DTD 25.2.08). INS EXCLUSION ZONE. - NM 1707T/08. INS ST & BUOYS. - NM 1708/08. 25.2.08 UPRIGHT ON SEABED. NAVIGATION BRIDGE, MAST AND UPPER PART OF THE FUNNEL VISIBLE. (LLOYDS CASUALTY WEEK DTD 22.2.08). NCA. SEP 1008/000036829 24.4.08 ST AND 4 X CARD LT BUOYS INSERTED. (SPANISH NM 16/108/08). REPEATS BA NM 1708/08, AS CHARTED BA 144. NCA. SEP 2008/000063643 30.7.08 EXCLUSION ZONE DECLARED BOUNDED BY: 3606.09N, 0519.09W; 3606.04N, 0520.06W; 3605.09N, 0520.06W & 3605.09N, 0519.09W. (GIBRALTAR PORT AUTHORITY NM 8/08). BR STD. SEP 2008/000063971 1.8.08 W CARDINAL BUOY NOW MOVED TO 3606.024N, 0520.459W [WGD] TO ALLOW ANCHOR SCOPE FOR SALVAGE OPERATIONS. (MV AHT BRAVEHEART, EMAIL DTD 29.7.08). AMEND BUOY POSN. - NM ACTION. 14.8.09 STERN SECTION REDUCED BY 300 TONS TO ABOUT 2660 TONS BY TITAN SALVAGE. SECTION PLACED ON BOARD BARGE FOR TRANSPORT TO SCRAPPING FACILITY. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO TITAN SUCCESSFULLY CUT STERN SECTION AND ENGINE ROOM FROM THE NO 5 CARGO HOLD AND THEN LIFTED THE 3000 TON SECTION WITH LIFT BAGS AND PONTOONS FIXED TO THE HULL. (LLOYD'S CASUALTY WEEK DTD 17.7.09). NCA. SEP 2009/000186734 4.1.10 N CARD, E CARD AND S CARD LT BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S IN 3606.07N, 0520.13W HAVE BEEN REMOVED. S CARDINAL LT BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S, RACON D, IN 3606.02N, 0520.06W IS NAMED 'LOS PICOS'. ENTRY INTO OR TRANSIT THROUGH THE EXCLUSION ZONE IS LIMITED TO VESSELS OF LESS THAN 24MTRS IN LENGTH. (GIBRALTAR NM 12/09). TNM 1707/08 CANCELLED. 3 CARD BUOYS DELETED. - NM 266/09. SEP 2010/000013217 26.1.10 SECTION OF WK STILL IN SITU, HOWEVER LIES BELOW THE LOWEST POINT OF SHOAL 'LOS PICOS' & DOES NOT REPRESENT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (MANUEL TORADO, SENIOR PORT OFFICER, PORT OF GIBRALTAR, EMAIL DTD 21.1.10). REFERENCE TO BUOY & EXCLUSION ZONE AT 4.1.10 REVIEWED & APPEARS TO APPLY TO ENTIRE 'PICOS' SHOAL AREA. AMEND TO NDW. - NM 833/10. 2013/000035239 14.6.13 LOCATED 11.2012 IN 3606.248N, 0519.346W (SIC) [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.2MTRS. LENGTH 170MTRS, WIDTH 60MTRS. (SDC BATHY EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA FOR GIB GOVERNMENT SURVEY OF BRITISH TW, ROS DTD 16.11.12 (SEP 2013/000035239)). CORRECTED POSN: 3606.248N, 0520.246W [WGD] AGREES WITH GRAPHICS. AREA OF WK DEBRIS, ?CONTAINERS. AMEND WK 18.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-ADITYA, EX-GAUTAM, EX-SKAUSTRAND. BUILT IN 1994 BY DAEWOO HI, SOUTH KOREA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TANSMAR. DOUBLE HULL BULKER. STRANDED OFF GREAT EUROPA POINT, GIBRALTAR FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M PRODUCT TANKER TORM GERTRUD (30058 GT). CREW OF 23 RESCUED. (LL & WIKI).

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FAQ

Where is the NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) wreck located?

The NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) wreck is located at coordinates 36 6.25 N,5 20.24 W.

How deep is the NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) and where exactly is it located?

The NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) lies at a depth of about 18.2 meters and is located at coordinates 36 6.25 N,5 20.24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM)?

The seabed around the NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) sink?

The NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) sank on Aug 12, 2007.

When was the wreck of the NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) discovered?

The wreck of the NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) was discovered in 2007.

What country did the NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) belong to?

The NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) carrying?

The NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM)?

The NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) had a tonnage of 26824 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM)?

The NEW FLAME (DEBRIS FROM) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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