Allegrity

12/13/1961
United Kingdom

Accident

On 13 December 1961, the British tanker the Allegrity ran aground off the coast of Caerhays, near Saint Austell in the Channel. 800 tonnes of petroleum were spilled in the incident.

Shipwreck zoneSt Austell, Cornouaille, Angleterre
Spill areaOpen sea
Pollutant typeOil
Quantity spilled800 tonnes
Construction year1945
Length193 m
Width31 m
FlagBritish

Newsletter

Every month, get our latest news, projects and field actions delivered to your inbox.

Your email address remains confidential. You can unsubscribe at any time.