Punta Anaga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Punta anaga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
28 57.1 N,13 33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.951667
  • Longitude: -13.550000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PUNTA ANAGA
Type tug
Flag ES
Length 39.6 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 221
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.10.75 20.10.75 VESSEL REPORTED GROUNDED IN 285706N, 133300W APPROX. (LL, 20.10.75). NCA YET. 10.11.75 10.11.75 SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMMENCED. (LL, 6.11.75). NCA. 17.11.75 17.11.75 REFLOATED. (LL 222). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2002

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON SIDE OF CHANNEL WHEN PROCEEDING TO INNER BERTH AT ARRECIFE, LANZAROTE ON A FALLING TIDE. LATER SANK. REFLOATED. (LL 222).

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FAQ

Where is the PUNTA ANAGA wreck located?

The PUNTA ANAGA wreck is located at coordinates 28 57.1 N,13 33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PUNTA ANAGA?

The seabed around the PUNTA ANAGA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PUNTA ANAGA sink?

The PUNTA ANAGA sank on Oct 16, 1975.

When was the wreck of the PUNTA ANAGA discovered?

The wreck of the PUNTA ANAGA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the PUNTA ANAGA belong to?

The PUNTA ANAGA belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the PUNTA ANAGA?

The PUNTA ANAGA had a tonnage of 221 tons.

What type of wreck is the PUNTA ANAGA?

The PUNTA ANAGA is classified as a tug.