Olivia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Olivia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 25 S,12 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -37.416667
  • Longitude: -12.500000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLIVIA
Type bulk carrier
Flag MT
Length 225 m
Width 32 m
Tonnage 73300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 2011
Original Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1.4.11 BROKE IN TWO IN 3720.0S, 1230.0W. (CASUALTY WEEK, 1.4.11). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2011

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SANTOS FOR CHINA. RAN AGROUND OFF THE COAST OFF SPINNERS POINT, NIGHTINGALE ISLAND. VESSEL HAD BROKEN HER BACK BY 18.3 IN HEAVY SWELL, STERN SECTION CAPSIZED AND PARTIALLY SANK. HAD BROKEN UP BY 22.3. BOW SECTION WITH SIX HOLDS APPEARS STRUCTURALLY INTACT ALONG ITS LENGTH, THE INTENTION IS TO REFLOAT IT. MAJOR POLLUTION SURROUNDS ISLAND AND MANY OILED SEABIRDS. (LLOYDS CASUALTY WEEK).

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FAQ

Where is the OLIVIA wreck located?

The OLIVIA wreck is located at coordinates 37 25 S,12 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OLIVIA?

The seabed around the OLIVIA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the OLIVIA sink?

The OLIVIA sank on Mar 16, 2011.

When was the wreck of the OLIVIA discovered?

The wreck of the OLIVIA was discovered in 2011.

What country did the OLIVIA belong to?

The OLIVIA belonged to MT.

What cargo was the OLIVIA carrying?

The OLIVIA was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the OLIVIA?

The OLIVIA had a tonnage of 73300 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLIVIA?

The OLIVIA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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