Campeador Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Campeador Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 42.698 N,1 44.701 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.711633
  • Longitude: -1.745017
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAMPEADOR
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1891
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2017

Surveying Details

HH351/352/02 5.5.92 WK, APPROX 70MTRS LONG AND STANDING 8MTRS HIGH, IN 494246N, 014438W. (CHERBOURG AVURNAV 071/92). NCA YET. 16.12.92 REPEAT OF ABOVE EXCEPT HEIGHT NOW GIVEN AS 1MTR. (CHERBOURG LOCAL AV 1163/92). 10.2.93 WK, LEAST DEPTH 44MTRS, IN 494245.5N, 014438W. (FR WK RECORDS 1992 NO.14591284). BR STD. HH100/351/06 23.3.93 WK LOCATED BY FRENCH SURVEY VESSEL 'LA PEROUSE' IN 494246N, 014438W HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS THE 'CAMPEADOR'. WK IS VERY WELL PRESERVED. (P ENAULT, 27.2.93). 5.7.93 WK 44MTRS SHOWN IN 494246N, 014443W ON FRENCH 5636 [1993 EDN]. NCA. HH351/530/02 14.9.94 AMENDED TO WK 33MTRS IN 494245.3N, 014442W. (FRENCH NM 34 26 94). - NM 3335/94. SEP 2015/000182665 30.9.15 SHOWN AS WK 33MTRS IN 4942.698N, 0144.701W [WGD] ON FR 7092 [ED 4, COR TO 11.8.15]. AMEND TO NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE VALENCIA TO ROUEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LA BOCA, BARCELONA.

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FAQ

Where is the CAMPEADOR wreck located?

The CAMPEADOR wreck is located at coordinates 49 42.698 N,1 44.701 W.

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

The CAMPEADOR lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 49 42.698 N,1 44.701 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMPEADOR?

The seabed around the CAMPEADOR lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the CAMPEADOR sink?

The CAMPEADOR sank on Jul 26, 1891.

When was the wreck of the CAMPEADOR discovered?

The wreck of the CAMPEADOR was discovered in 1992.

What country did the CAMPEADOR belong to?

The CAMPEADOR belonged to ES.

What type of wreck is the CAMPEADOR?

The CAMPEADOR is classified as a steam ship.

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