Weisshorn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Weisshorn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 47.32 N,6 25.646 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.788667
  • Longitude: -6.427433
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WEISSHORN
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 106.1 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7
Orientation 131
Tonnage 3855
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH360/420/02 7.4.94 REPORTED STRANDED IN 364721N, 062548W. (SPANISH TNM 11/320/94). NCA YET. 1.10.94 BEING DISMANTLED & EQUIPMENT STOLEN. (LLOYD'S MONTHLY TOTAL LOSSES SEP'94) HH360/420/02 28.2.95 ST SHOWN IN 364725N, 062535W. (SPANISH NM 4/76/95). - NM 1001/95 4.11.96 STF SHOWN LYING 131/311DEGS, BOWS SE, LENGTH 125MTRS ON SPANISH 4421 [3RD EDN JUN'96]. NCA. 5.12.14 SHOWN IN 3647.350N, 0625.660W [WGD] ON SPANISH 4421 [EDN 5 DTD 4.2005, CORR TO NM 229/14). SEP 2016/000279340 24.11.16 SHOWN AS STW IN 3647.319N, 0625.645W [WGD] ON SPANISH 4421. [ED 6, DTD 1.10.16]. AMEND TO STW IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-EASTERN TRADER. BUILT 1976, BY KURUSHIMA DOCKYARD CO., LTD., ONISHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JASMINE SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE BANGKOK FOR SEVILLE. BROKE FROM ANCHORAGE IN MOUTH OF R GUADALQUIVIR IN SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS. DRIVEN AGROUND ON ROCKY BANK 2M OFF CHIPIONA. HULL SERIOUSLY DAMAGED. CONSIDERED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WEISSHORN wreck located?

The WEISSHORN wreck is located at coordinates 36 47.32 N,6 25.646 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WEISSHORN?

The seabed around the WEISSHORN lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the WEISSHORN sink?

The WEISSHORN sank on Feb 28, 1994.

When was the wreck of the WEISSHORN discovered?

The wreck of the WEISSHORN was discovered in 1994.

What country did the WEISSHORN belong to?

The WEISSHORN belonged to CY.

What cargo was the WEISSHORN carrying?

The WEISSHORN was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the WEISSHORN?

The WEISSHORN had a tonnage of 3855 tons.

What type of wreck is the WEISSHORN?

The WEISSHORN is classified as a carrier.

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