Wroclaw Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wroclaw ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 24 N,4 31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.400000
  • Longitude: 4.516667
Water Depth 2380 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name WROCLAW II
Type bulk carrier
Flag PL
Length 108.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 3811
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.4.73 SANK IN 382400N, 043100E APPROX. (LL 212). TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Sep 27, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY STOCZNIA GDANSKA, GDANSK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POLSKA ZEGLUGA MORSKA. PASSAGE SZCECIN FOR PORTO VESME, SARDINIA. SANK NEAR THE BALEARIC ISLANDS FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION IN THE HOLD. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 24 N,4 31 E
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FAQ

Where is the WROCLAW II wreck located?

The WROCLAW II wreck is located at coordinates 38 24 N,4 31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WROCLAW II?

The seabed around the WROCLAW II lies at approximately 2380 meters deep.

When did the WROCLAW II sink?

The WROCLAW II sank on Apr 4, 1973.

When was the wreck of the WROCLAW II discovered?

The wreck of the WROCLAW II was discovered in 1973.

What country did the WROCLAW II belong to?

The WROCLAW II belonged to PL.

What cargo was the WROCLAW II carrying?

The WROCLAW II was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the WROCLAW II?

The WROCLAW II had a tonnage of 3811 tons.

What type of wreck is the WROCLAW II?

The WROCLAW II is classified as a bulk carrier.

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