Petragen One Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Petragen one Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 10.62 N,5 23.78 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.177000
  • Longitude: -5.396333
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name PETRAGEN ONE
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 183.5 m
Width 25.9 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 19070
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1985
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2492/84 7.6.85 BROKE IN TWO & SANK AT PIER B, C.E.P.S.A. REFINERY JETTY, ALGECIRAS BAY. ONLY BOW AND STERN SECTIONS SHOW ABOVE WATER. SALVAGE TENDERS BEING SOUGHT. (LLOYDS VOL.260). NCA YET, POSN 3610.700N, 0523.700W FOR FILING ONLY. H2492/84 23.12.85 CONTRACTS FOR REMOVAL OF WK HAVE BEEN PLACED. WILL COMMENCE DEC 1985 AND TAKE ABOUT THREE MONTHS. (LLOYDS VOL.262). H2492/84 12.3.86 WK VIRTUALLY COMPLETELY REMOVED, TOGETHER WITH PIER ALONGSIDE WHICH IT LAY. (LLOYDS VOL.263). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2008

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1982 BY KOREA SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CORPORATION. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WELLIS LTD., INC.. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK ALONGSIDE C.E.P.S.A. REFINERY JETTY FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE WHICH OCCURRED WHEN CARGO OF NAPTHA WAS BEING DISCHARGED TO THE REFINERY. THOUGHT ALSO TO HAVE CAUSED THE M TANKER 'CAMPONAVIA' TO EXPLODE AND SINK. THERE WERE 35 DEATHS INCLUDING SEAMEN & DOCKWORKERS, 39 MEN WERE ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL. WRECK REMOVAL BY SALVAGE COMPANY NEPTUN TRANSPORT & MARINE SERVICE BEGAN DEC '85 & COMPLETED FEB '86. (MSD & LLOYDS VOLS.260, 262 & 263).

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FAQ

Where is the PETRAGEN ONE wreck located?

The PETRAGEN ONE wreck is located at coordinates 36 10.62 N,5 23.78 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PETRAGEN ONE?

The seabed around the PETRAGEN ONE lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the PETRAGEN ONE sink?

The PETRAGEN ONE sank on May 26, 1985.

When was the wreck of the PETRAGEN ONE discovered?

The wreck of the PETRAGEN ONE was discovered in 1985.

What country did the PETRAGEN ONE belong to?

The PETRAGEN ONE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the PETRAGEN ONE carrying?

The PETRAGEN ONE was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the PETRAGEN ONE?

The PETRAGEN ONE had a tonnage of 19070 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETRAGEN ONE?

The PETRAGEN ONE is classified as a tanker.

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