Puerto De Ayamonte Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Puerto de ayamonte Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 52.463 N,6 24.939 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.874383
  • Longitude: 6.415650
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name PUERTO DE AYAMONTE
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 81.4 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1521
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 555200N, 061700E. (MSD) H3100/68 8.4.68 REPD SUNK IN 555218N, 062430E. (HAMBURG NM 1141(T)/68) NCA YET. H3149/69 30.1.70 DW PA IN 555218N, 062430E. (HAMBURG NM 5072/69) - NM 280/70. 11.10.77 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 93. DELETED. BA 3347. H3149/69 14.2.79 DW PA SHOWN ON GERMAN 82 [1978 EDN]. REINSERT. - NM 555/79. H4147/82 6.1.84 SHOWN AS DW ON DANISH 93 [INT 1044] [OCT 1983 EDN]. BR STD. 29.6.01 SHOWN AS DW IN 5552.500N, 0625.000E [WGD] ON DANISH 93 [INT 1044] [3RD EDN FEB'01, 1:375,000]. [EUR] POSN: 5552.540N, 0625.080E. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1960 BY HIJOS DE J. BARRERAS, S.A., VIGO, SANK WHILE UNDER TOW BY TUG ATLAS, AFTER DEVELOPING A 35DEG LIST TO STARBOASRD IN FORCE 8 GALE. SANK 100M W OF HVIDE SANDE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA DEL ODIEL, S.A. ALL 20 CREW SAFELY ABANDONED VESSEL. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the PUERTO DE AYAMONTE wreck located?

The PUERTO DE AYAMONTE wreck is located at coordinates 55 52.463 N,6 24.939 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PUERTO DE AYAMONTE?

The seabed around the PUERTO DE AYAMONTE lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the PUERTO DE AYAMONTE sink?

The PUERTO DE AYAMONTE sank on Mar 13, 1968.

When was the wreck of the PUERTO DE AYAMONTE discovered?

The wreck of the PUERTO DE AYAMONTE was discovered in 1968.

What country did the PUERTO DE AYAMONTE belong to?

The PUERTO DE AYAMONTE belonged to ES.

What cargo was the PUERTO DE AYAMONTE carrying?

The PUERTO DE AYAMONTE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the PUERTO DE AYAMONTE?

The PUERTO DE AYAMONTE had a tonnage of 1521 tons.

What type of wreck is the PUERTO DE AYAMONTE?

The PUERTO DE AYAMONTE is classified as a motor vessel.

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