Nusca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nusca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 40.93 N,0 36.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.682167
  • Longitude: 0.615500
Water Depth 650 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NUSCA
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Length 86 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1857
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1272/81 29.1.81 H1272/81 29.1.81 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 17M OFF CABO DE LA NAO. (LL, 30.1.81). H1272/81 3.2.81 H1272/81 3.2.81 VESSEL FINALLY SANK IN 384100N, 003700E APPROX. (SIG 0100312 FEB'81). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 650MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1958 BY N.V. SCHPS. & MARCH. 'DE KLOP', SLIEDRECHT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELEGANTE COMPANIA NAVIERA. ON PASSAGE FROM BARCELONA TO ALGIERS. SANK WHILST UNDER TOW OF TWO FV, AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK IN A HOLD, APPROX 17M OFF CABO DE LA NAO. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NUSCA wreck located?

The NUSCA wreck is located at coordinates 38 40.93 N,0 36.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NUSCA?

The seabed around the NUSCA lies at approximately 650 meters deep.

When did the NUSCA sink?

The NUSCA sank on Jan 30, 1981.

When was the wreck of the NUSCA discovered?

The wreck of the NUSCA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the NUSCA belong to?

The NUSCA belonged to HN.

What cargo was the NUSCA carrying?

The NUSCA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NUSCA?

The NUSCA had a tonnage of 1857 tons.

What type of wreck is the NUSCA?

The NUSCA is classified as a motor vessel.

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