Sea Coral Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sea coral Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 42.98 N,9 29.133 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.716333
  • Longitude: -9.485550
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA CORAL
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 59.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck SEA CORAL is located at coordinates 38 42.98 N, 9 29.133 W off the coast of Lisbon Portugal. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note that the site originally involved a stranded hull and superstructure above water before becoming a submerged wreck. Charting history shows the obstruction has appeared on various Portuguese and British Admiralty charts over the decades with updated positional fixes.

Surveying Details

H2765/69 3.5.78 H2765/69 3.5.78 DW IN 384252N, 092900W. (LISBON NM 108/78). R/S. H3188/69 9.6.78 H3188/69 9.6.78 STRANDED HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE ABOVE WATER IN 384312N, 092842W. (LISBON NM 350(T)/77). NCA, SUPERCEEDED BY ABOVE LISBON NM. 10.9.82 10.9.82 SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 72. NC 3263. 29.1.91 29.1.91 NOT SHOWN ON NE 3635 [STS]. 5.2.02 5.2.02 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3635 [1991 EDN][LARGEST SCALE]. EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL. 3.9.02 3.9.02 SHOWN IN 3843.03N, 0929.05W [EUR] ON PORTUGUESE 24203 [1ST EDN JUN 01] & 24204 [1ST EDN MAY 99]. NCA. 15.8.12 15.8.12 SHOWN IN 3842.980N, 0929.133W [WGD] ON PT324204 [EDN 4.32].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1951. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEA COARAL SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE PIRAEUS FOR CORK. RAN AGROUND ON CABO ROCA AFTER ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED DURING HEAVY WEATHER AND SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE IN TWO. ALL CREW SAVED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA CORAL wreck located?

The SEA CORAL wreck is located at coordinates 38 42.98 N,9 29.133 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA CORAL?

The seabed around the SEA CORAL lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SEA CORAL sink?

The SEA CORAL sank on Nov 22, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SEA CORAL discovered?

The wreck of the SEA CORAL was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SEA CORAL belong to?

The SEA CORAL belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SEA CORAL carrying?

The SEA CORAL was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the SEA CORAL?

The SEA CORAL had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA CORAL?

The SEA CORAL is classified as a motor vessel.

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