Andarina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Andarina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.369 N,0 59.157 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.589483
  • Longitude: 0.985950
Wreck Depth 18.2 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANDARINA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 40.2 m
Width 8 m
Sonar Length 20
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 399
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1949
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2002

Surveying Details

H1026/49 23.1.49 REPORTED SUNK 090 DEG, 0.25 MILE FROM OUTER DOWSING LTV. (NAVEAM 2520, 22.1.49). H1026/49 25.3.49 SEARCHED FOR. NOT FOUND. (THV READY, 24.1.49). INS AS DWPA IN 533501N, 005907E. - NM 344/49. H1026/49 23.8.49 LOCATED IN 533501N, 005907E. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA AT 54FT [MLWS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 66 IN GEN DEPTH 73FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 8.9.49). AMEND TO WK 9FMS. - NM 1701/49. 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 15.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 107. H4465/81 21.11.83 EXAM'D 19.3.83 IN 533521N, 005916E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.2 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT, LENGTH & ORIENTATION DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE, BUT STANDS ABOUT 2MTRS HIGH, WITH 2 HIGH POINTS. LENGTH APPROX 15 TO 20MTRS, LYING E/W, APPROX. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). BR STD. 5.10.93 WK 'ANDURINA' SHOWN IN 533453N, 005909E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER ICES 4B-82 [1992 EDN]. NCA, PLOTS CLOSE S OF EXISTING WRECK.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1944 BY J R CURBERA, FREJO, SPAIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOSE R CURBERA. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY LUIS INGLESIAS, VIGA. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR AVILERS. CARGO PITCH. FOUNDERED IN STRONG WINDS.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ANDARINA wreck located?

The ANDARINA wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.369 N,0 59.157 E.

How deep is the ANDARINA and where exactly is it located?

The ANDARINA lies at a depth of about 18.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.369 N,0 59.157 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANDARINA?

The seabed around the ANDARINA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the ANDARINA sink?

The ANDARINA sank on Jan 20, 1949.

When was the wreck of the ANDARINA discovered?

The wreck of the ANDARINA was discovered in 1949.

What country did the ANDARINA belong to?

The ANDARINA belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the ANDARINA?

The ANDARINA had a tonnage of 399 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANDARINA?

The ANDARINA is classified as a steam ship.

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