Ricardo Manuel (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ricardo manuel (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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33 39.476 N,7 35.203 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 33.657933
- Longitude: -7.586717
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| Water Depth |
32 m
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| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Length |
61.6 m |
| Width |
9.1 m |
| Draught |
4 |
| Tonnage |
886 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
wood: unprocessed and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 4, 1971
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1971 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 25, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater wreck details for the vessel Ricardo Manuel located off the coast of Casablanca, Morocco in the Atlantic Ocean. The wreck site is identified by coordinates 33 39.476 N, 7 35.203 W. Historical records indicate the vessel cut in two and sank within 20 minutes near the entrance to the port of Casablanca. Various historical surveys have tracked the position of the obstruction, noting it as a dangerous wreck located near Table d'Oukacha Light. The site remains a point of interest for maritime navigation and hydrographic surveying records, with multiple reported positions documented over the decades. This dangerous underwater wreck remains a significant feature for vessels operating near the Casablanca coastline.
Surveying Details
26.10.71 CUT IN TWO & SANK, IN 20 MINUTES, 2M OFF THE ENTRANCE TO CASABLANCA. (LLOYDS VOL.205). NCA YET, POSN 333930N, 073515W FOR FILING ONLY. H2801/67 3.11.71 DW LIES 335DEG, 2.79M FROM TABLE D'OUKACHA LT. (PARIS NM 71/40/14). GIVES POSN: 333936N, 073518W. - NM 1802/71. 16.2.89 MER POSN: 333939N, 073519W. NC 860. SEP 2007000068950 16.10.07 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 4B [3RD EDN JUN '07, 1:1M, ADOPTION OF PORTUGESE [INT 1081] [APR '02 EDN]]. NCA. SEP 2016/000174654 17.11.16 SHOWN AS DW IN 3339.331N, 0734.935W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7551. (EDN 2, COR TO 1.1.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT 1940 BY GOOLE SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR CO, GOOLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANHIA PORTUGUESA DE NAVEGACAO, LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM LISBON FOR CASABLANCA. CUT IN TWO DUE TO A COLLISION WITH MOROCCAN MV 'ZAGORA' IN THICK FOG AT ENTRANCE TO CASABLANCA. BOTH SECTIONS SANK WITHIN 20 MINUTES. CREW OF 10 RECOVERED. (MSD).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
33 39.476 N,7 35.203 W
Ricardo Manuel (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Ricardo Manuel (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 33 39.476 N,7 35.203 W.
How deep is the seabed around the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.
When did the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) sink?
The RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 4, 1971.
When was the wreck of the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1971.
What country did the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.
What cargo was the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.
What was the tonnage of the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY)?
The RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 886 tons.
What type of wreck is the RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY)?
The RICARDO MANUEL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.