Tudor Prince Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Tudor prince Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 53.333 N,14 30.492 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.888883
  • Longitude: 14.508200
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TUDOR PRINCE
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 80.2 m
Width 12.4 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.12.74 STRANDED ON ROCKS NR TAZ-ZONORA, REFLOATED BUT SANK AT ARMY QUAY,PINTO. (LLOYDS VOL.215). H1272/74 6.3.74 POSN 355320N, 143002E. (NAVEAM 042/74). H1272/74 14.5.74 START DATE OF SALVAGE UNCERTAIN. MARKED BY SMALL F.G. LT & REMAINS A HAZZARD TO NAVIGATION. NAVEAM 042/74 TO REMAIN IN FORCE. (FO MALTA'S 221230Z APR). HAS CAPSIZED, E/W IN 355320N, 143002E ON SW CORNER OF MARINA PINTO WHARF. DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (FO MALTA'S 1907252 FEB). - TNM 1040/74. H1272/74 3.1.75 WK REMOVED & LT TAKEN AWAY. (FO MALTA'S 3110152 DEC). CANCELL TNM 1040/74. AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 125/75.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, [EX 'LISE NIELSEN'], BUILT 1969 BY SCHPS. GEBR. V. DIEPEN, WATERHUIZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARIUS NIELSEN & SON. ON PASSAGE FROM LONDON FOR LIMASOL. DRIVEN AGROUND ON ROCKS DURING HEAVY WEATHER WHILST ENTERING VALLETTA HBR. TOWED OFF, SANK ON HER SIDE AT ARMY QUAY, PINTO. REMOVED IN DEC 1974, SOLD & RENAMED 'BORMLA'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TUDOR PRINCE wreck located?

The TUDOR PRINCE wreck is located at coordinates 35 53.333 N,14 30.492 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TUDOR PRINCE?

The seabed around the TUDOR PRINCE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the TUDOR PRINCE sink?

The TUDOR PRINCE sank on Feb 18, 1974.

When was the wreck of the TUDOR PRINCE discovered?

The wreck of the TUDOR PRINCE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the TUDOR PRINCE belong to?

The TUDOR PRINCE belonged to DK.

What cargo was the TUDOR PRINCE carrying?

The TUDOR PRINCE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TUDOR PRINCE?

The TUDOR PRINCE had a tonnage of 1400 tons.

What type of wreck is the TUDOR PRINCE?

The TUDOR PRINCE is classified as a motor vessel.

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