Castillo De Salas (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Castillo de salas (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 33.273 N,5 39.513 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.554550
  • Longitude: -5.658550
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION)
Type bulk carrier
Flag ES
Length 264 m
Width 40.2 m
Draught 14.6
Tonnage 56456
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 1987

Surveying Details

H2909/85 7.2.86 GROUNDED NEAR GIJON. DISCHARGE OF CARGO INTO LIGHTERS HAS COMMENCED. (LL, 13, 14, 16-18, 20.1.86). NCA YET. H2909/85 10.3.86 BOW SECTION REFLOATED. DECISION STILL TO BE TAKEN ON ITS ULTIMATE DISPOSAL. (LL, 24.2.86). STRANDED WK LIES 023DEG, 570MTRS FROM PUNTA PENA DEL CUERVO. (CADIZ NM 148/86). INS AS ST IN 433220N, 053926W. - NM 1176/86. H2909/85 12.3.86 BOW SECTION SUNK 39M OFF CABO PENAS. (LL, 25.2.86). [SEE 441800N, 055000W]. H2909/85 25.7.86 SALVAGE WORK COMMENCED. AREA, RADIUS 400MTRS, CENTRED ON POSN 023DEG, 750MTRS FROM PUNTA PENA DEL CUERVO MARKED BY 5 RED BUOYS. (CADIZ NM 730(T)/86). H2909/85 10.11.86 SALVAGE COMPLETED 3.10.86. (LL, 22.10.86). NCA YET. H2909/85 24.12.86 REMOVAL OF WK AND BUOYS CONFIRMED. (CADIZ NM 1244/86). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 118/87.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1980 BY ASTANO ASTILLEROS Y TALLERES DEL NOROESTE, S.A., FERROL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESA NACIONAL ELCANODE LA MARINA MERCANTO, S.A. PASSAGE HAMPTON ROADS FOR GIJON. RAN AGROUND DURING BAD WEATHER AND BROKE IN TWO. ALL 32 CREW RESCUED. BOW SECTION WAS REFLOATED 6 WEEKS LATER & TOWED OUT AND SCUTTLED 39M OFF CABO PLENA. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 33.273 N,5 39.513 W
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FAQ

Where is the CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 43 33.273 N,5 39.513 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) sink?

The CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) sank on Jan 11, 1986.

When was the wreck of the CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION)?

The CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 56456 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION)?

The CASTILLO DE SALAS (STERN SECTION) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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