Rio Vouga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Rio vouga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 0 N,17 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.000000
  • Longitude: -17.000000
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO VOUGA
Type trawler
Flag PT
Tonnage 136
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.6.80 11.6.80 WK REPORTED ABANDONED IN 210000N, 170000W. (LL, 12.6.80). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 14.6.80 14.6.80 VESSEL AGROUND ON A SANDBANK ON WESTERN SAHARA COAST. (LL, 16.6.80)
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2010

Circumstances of loss

12.6.80 FOUND AGROUND & ABANDONED BUT WITH ENGINE STILL RUNNING ON COAST OF WEST SAHARA. 15 CREW THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN ABDUCTED BY POLISARIO GUERRILLAS. (LL, 12.6.80). CREW WERE EVENTUALLY RELEASED 23.7.80. (LL VOL.242)

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FAQ

Where is the RIO VOUGA wreck located?

The RIO VOUGA wreck is located at coordinates 21 0 N,17 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO VOUGA?

The seabed around the RIO VOUGA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the RIO VOUGA sink?

The RIO VOUGA sank on Jun 5, 1980.

When was the wreck of the RIO VOUGA discovered?

The wreck of the RIO VOUGA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the RIO VOUGA belong to?

The RIO VOUGA belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the RIO VOUGA?

The RIO VOUGA had a tonnage of 136 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIO VOUGA?

The RIO VOUGA is classified as a trawler.

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