Cantabria (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cantabria (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.22 N,1 36.033 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.020333
  • Longitude: 1.600550
Wreck Depth 24.71 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CANTABRIA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 125.3 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 77.8
Sonar Width 29.4
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 100
Tonnage 5649
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1938
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 130.0,010.0,000.2,120
Original Detection Year 1938
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H7236/38 19.11.38 SUNK IN 530110N, 013025E. (CG CROMER; TH NM 51/38). H7236/38 12.12.38 TO BE DISPERSED USING EXPLOSIVES. (TH). H7236/38 24.2.39 INS WK 7.5FMS IN 530110N, 013025E. (TH). H953/40 20.2.40 NOT FOUND USING A/S. (HMS FRANKLIN). H953/40 20.2.41 DELETE. - NM 350/41. H939/40 20.2.41 INS NDW (PA) IN 500330N, 013530E. - NM 350/41. H8398/47 10.11.48 WK IN 530113N, 013606E. CLEAR AT 45FT BY OROPESA SWEEP. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 21.10.48). AMEND POSN. - NM ACTION. 11.5.72 AMEND TO USC 15MTRS. NC 106. 29.8.74 AMEND TO USC 13.7MTRS. NC 106. 29.11.77 AMEND TO SW 13.7MTRS. NE 106. HH090/524/01 6.1.92 EXAM'D 14.7.91 IN 530110.9N, 013604E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.8, FOUL AT 24MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.5 IN GEN DEPTH 29.7MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEG. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). AMEND TO SW 23.5MTRS. - NM 387/92. SEP 2020/000100123 13.5.20 EXAM'D 19.02.19; IN 5301.219N, 0136.033E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.71MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 77.8MTRS, WIDTH 29.4MTRS, HEIGHT 5MTRS, ORIENTATION 100/280 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, 0.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 120 DEGS. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). WRECK IS UPRIGHT, BUT PARTS OF HULL COLLAPSED AND STARTED TO BREAK APART. AMEND DW 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 14, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY J COUGHLAN & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A F PEREZ. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 532NHP. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SPANISH INSURGENT WARSHIP NADIR ABOUT 8 MILES NE OF CROMER DURING SPANISH CIVIL WAR.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 1.22 N,1 36.033 E
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FAQ

Where is the CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 1.22 N,1 36.033 E.

How deep is the CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 24.71 meters and is located at coordinates 53 1.22 N,1 36.033 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CANTABRIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 2, 1938.

When was the wreck of the CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1938.

What country did the CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the CANTABRIA (PROBABLY)?

The CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5649 tons.

What type of wreck is the CANTABRIA (PROBABLY)?

The CANTABRIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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