Capo Lena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Capo lena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 14.287 N,2 15.83 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.238117
  • Longitude: -2.263833
Wreck Depth 7.7 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPO LENA
Type minelayer
Flag DE
Length 120.1 m
Tonnage 4820
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1944
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4777/56 4.4.57 DWP 8MTRS, LYING NW/SE, BOWS SE IN 471418N, 021551W. (PARIS NM 57 05 03). - NM 580/57. H6067/56 16.2.66 SHOWN AS WK 8MTRS IN 471420.8N, 021545W ON FRENCH 4882 & FRENCH 4902. NC 3216. 1.3.89 GERMAN MINELAYER 'CAPO LENA' SCUTTLED IN 471420.8N, 021545W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS BY V/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572069). 20.2.96 SHOWN AS WK 7.7MTRS ON FRENCH 6797 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 21.7.06 WGD POSN: 4714.287N, 0215.830W. BA 2989 [INT 1841] [3RD EDN, DEC'05].
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572047).

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FAQ

Where is the CAPO LENA wreck located?

The CAPO LENA wreck is located at coordinates 47 14.287 N,2 15.83 W.

How deep is the CAPO LENA and where exactly is it located?

The CAPO LENA lies at a depth of about 7.7 meters and is located at coordinates 47 14.287 N,2 15.83 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPO LENA?

The seabed around the CAPO LENA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the CAPO LENA sink?

The CAPO LENA sank on Aug 18, 1944.

When was the wreck of the CAPO LENA discovered?

The wreck of the CAPO LENA was discovered in 1957.

What country did the CAPO LENA belong to?

The CAPO LENA belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the CAPO LENA?

The CAPO LENA had a tonnage of 4820 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPO LENA?

The CAPO LENA is classified as a minelayer.