Unique Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Unique Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 7 N,15 24.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.116667
  • Longitude: -15.408333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNIQUE
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 77.3 m
Width 12.7 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 1372
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1984
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6011/59 23.1.84 H6011/59 23.1.84 SANK IN LAS PALMAS ROADS. (LLOYDS VOL.255). NCA, POSN 280700N, 152430W FOR FILING ONLY. 31.10.06 31.10.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 6100 [INT 1928] [2ND EDN JUN'06, LARGEST SCALE]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 1998. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1856.
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1961 BY NIIGATA ENGINEERING CO LTD, NIIGATA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PREZIOLLA MARITIME CORPORATION. SANK AT ANCHOR WHILE LAID UP. LEFT AS LIES. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the UNIQUE wreck located?

The UNIQUE wreck is located at coordinates 28 7 N,15 24.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UNIQUE?

The seabed around the UNIQUE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the UNIQUE sink?

The UNIQUE sank on Jan 4, 1984.

When was the wreck of the UNIQUE discovered?

The wreck of the UNIQUE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the UNIQUE belong to?

The UNIQUE belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the UNIQUE?

The UNIQUE had a tonnage of 1372 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNIQUE?

The UNIQUE is classified as a motor vessel.

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