Bonanca Gomes Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Bonanca gomes Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
41 8.6 N,8 40.5 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BONANCA GOMES |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | PT |
| Tonnage | 53 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 11, 1979 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1979 |
| Last Detection Year | 2007 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Surveying Details | H2765/69 25.4.79 LIES SUNK SOUTH OF ENTRANCE LEADING LINE IN 410836N, 084030W APPROX. (LISBON NM 98(T)/79). NCA, AWAIT FURTHER. 27.12.07 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 26402 [INT 1871] [JUN '07 EDN]. POSN ABOVE PLOTS IN A WORK IN PROGRESS AREA FOR A NEW BREAKWATER. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 3258. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 20, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
15.2.79 VESSEL BROKE MOORINGS IN BAD WEATHER & SANK OFF DOURO BAR, RIO DOURO. LATER ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 15.2.79 & 13.3.79).
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