Cadaques Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cadaques Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 12.93 N,4 17.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.215500
  • Longitude: -4.284833
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CADAQUES
Type Storage Tank
Flag PA
Length 52.4 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 489
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 20.1.75 20.1.75 SUNK AT SANTANDER, SUBSEQUENTLY RAISED & TOWED FROM PORT. SCUTTLED IN 441300N, 041700W ON 9.3.74. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). PLOTS IN 2500MTRS APPROX, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

11.2.74 SANK DUE TO A LEAK WHILE BERTHED AT SANTANDER ON 11.2.74. VESSEL THOUGHT TO HAVE STRUCK QUAY DUE TO HEAVY WINDS. (LLOYDS VOL.215).

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FAQ

Where is the CADAQUES wreck located?

The CADAQUES wreck is located at coordinates 44 12.93 N,4 17.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CADAQUES?

The seabed around the CADAQUES lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the CADAQUES sink?

The CADAQUES sank on Mar 9, 1974.

When was the wreck of the CADAQUES discovered?

The wreck of the CADAQUES was discovered in 1974.

What country did the CADAQUES belong to?

The CADAQUES belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the CADAQUES?

The CADAQUES had a tonnage of 489 tons.

What type of wreck is the CADAQUES?

The CADAQUES is classified as a storage tank.

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