Brena Baja Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Brena baja Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 37 N,7 2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.616667
  • Longitude: -7.033333
Water Depth 980 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRENA BAJA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 94.8 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2746
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.11.72 ABANDONED IN PA 343700N, 070200W. (LL 15.11.72). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1946 BY SOC EXPANOLA DE CONSTUCCCIONES NAVAL, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERAL COMPOSTELA SA. PASSAGE CASABLANCA FOR HUELVA. SPRAN G A LEAK IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND ABANDONED BY CREW IN A SINKING CONDITION OFF THE MOROCCAN PORT OF EL AARAICH. AFTER CREW RESCUED THE VESSEL WAS SEARCHED FOR BUT NOT FOUND. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BRENA BAJA wreck located?

The BRENA BAJA wreck is located at coordinates 34 37 N,7 2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRENA BAJA?

The seabed around the BRENA BAJA lies at approximately 980 meters deep.

When did the BRENA BAJA sink?

The BRENA BAJA sank on Nov 13, 1972.

When was the wreck of the BRENA BAJA discovered?

The wreck of the BRENA BAJA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the BRENA BAJA belong to?

The BRENA BAJA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the BRENA BAJA carrying?

The BRENA BAJA was carrying chemicals,stone.

What was the tonnage of the BRENA BAJA?

The BRENA BAJA had a tonnage of 2746 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRENA BAJA?

The BRENA BAJA is classified as a steam ship.

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