V B Antartico Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
V b antartico Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 23 N,10 19 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.383333
  • Longitude: -10.316667
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name V B ANTARTICO
Type tug
Flag PA
Tonnage 980
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 2011
Original Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 31.5.11 SANK 70 MILES W OF POVOA DE VARZIM. (CASUALTY WEEK DTD 27.5.11). POSN 4123.0N, 1019.0W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 31, 2011

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE CARGAGENA FOR CORUNNA. SANK WHILE TOWING A FLOATING DOCK. CREW OF 11 RECOVERED BY NEARBY VESSELS. TOW PORTUGESE TUGS ATTEMPTING TO RECOVER THE DOCK WHICH REPRESENTED A SERIOUS DANGER TO NAVIGATION.

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FAQ

Where is the V B ANTARTICO wreck located?

The V B ANTARTICO wreck is located at coordinates 41 23 N,10 19 W.

How deep is the seabed around the V B ANTARTICO?

The seabed around the V B ANTARTICO lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When did the V B ANTARTICO sink?

The V B ANTARTICO sank on May 15, 2011.

When was the wreck of the V B ANTARTICO discovered?

The wreck of the V B ANTARTICO was discovered in 2011.

What country did the V B ANTARTICO belong to?

The V B ANTARTICO belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the V B ANTARTICO?

The V B ANTARTICO had a tonnage of 980 tons.

What type of wreck is the V B ANTARTICO?

The V B ANTARTICO is classified as a tug.

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