Norciano Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Norciano Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 39 N,8 45.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.650000
  • Longitude: -8.755000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORCIANO
Type trawler
Flag PT
Tonnage 220
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.12.76 10.12.76 STRANDED ON SANDY BOTTOM ABOUT 100MTRS OFFSHORE, JUST N OF AVEIRO. (LL, 4.12.76) NCA, POSN 403900N, 084518W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2001

Circumstances of loss

4.12.76 REPD STRANDED ON SANDY BOTTOM ABOUT 100MTRS OFFSHORE, JUST N OF AVEIRO AFTER NETS BECAME ENTANGLED IN PROPELLER. (LL, 4.12.76). 10.2.77 OWNERS HAVE GIVEN UP HOPE OF REFLOATING. VESSEL BEING DISMANTLED WHERE SHE LIES. (LL, 10.2.77).

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FAQ

Where is the NORCIANO wreck located?

The NORCIANO wreck is located at coordinates 40 39 N,8 45.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORCIANO?

The seabed around the NORCIANO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the NORCIANO sink?

The NORCIANO sank on Dec 2, 1976.

When was the wreck of the NORCIANO discovered?

The wreck of the NORCIANO was discovered in 1976.

What country did the NORCIANO belong to?

The NORCIANO belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the NORCIANO?

The NORCIANO had a tonnage of 220 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORCIANO?

The NORCIANO is classified as a trawler.

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