Castillo Oropesa Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Castillo oropesa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 17.412 N,2 54.763 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.290200
  • Longitude: -2.912717
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTILLO OROPESA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 128 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8
Tonnage 5177
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2002

Surveying Details

H4407/41 24.1.42 H4407/41 24.1.42 DW LIES 090DEGS, 5.25C FROM FL.G LT AT OUTER END OF DIQUE DEL NE, MELILLA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS DW. - NM 116/42. 3.2.43 3.2.43 IDENTIFIED AS 'CASTILLO OROPESA'. (NID 0741/43). H4407/41 25.4.48 H4407/41 25.4.48 WK REMOVED. (CADIZ NM 12/323/48). DELETED. - NM 832/48. 9.2.89 9.2.89 VESSELS WARNED AGAINST ANCHORING 1000MTRS E OF HEAD OF MUELLA NORDESTE AS SOME PLATES FROM WK OF 'CASTILLO OROPESA' STILL EXIST IN THE VICINITY OF SINKING. (SPANISH DERRO-TERRO NUM 3, TOMO 1 PARA 10-47). INS F IN 351729.5N, 025441E. - NM 718/89. 13.4.02 13.4.02 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 4331 [JUL'01 EDN, LARGEST SCALE 1:7500]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 580.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE 'DANDOLO'. VESSEL, BUILT 1917 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF MELILLA. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE SPANISH GOVERNMENT. (DODS). VESSEL SUNK BY EITHER GERMAN OR ITALIAN SUBMARINE, WHILE IN SPANISH TERRITORIAL WATERS, WHEN ABOUT TO ENTER MELILLA TO LOAD ORON ORE FOR GIJON. ALL CREW SAVED. (LL WW2).

General Comments

PLATES REMAIN IN VICINITY OF SINKING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 17.412 N,2 54.763 W
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FAQ

Where is the CASTILLO OROPESA wreck located?

The CASTILLO OROPESA wreck is located at coordinates 35 17.412 N,2 54.763 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTILLO OROPESA?

The seabed around the CASTILLO OROPESA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the CASTILLO OROPESA sink?

The CASTILLO OROPESA sank on Nov 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CASTILLO OROPESA discovered?

The wreck of the CASTILLO OROPESA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CASTILLO OROPESA belong to?

The CASTILLO OROPESA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the CASTILLO OROPESA carrying?

The CASTILLO OROPESA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CASTILLO OROPESA?

The CASTILLO OROPESA had a tonnage of 5177 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTILLO OROPESA?

The CASTILLO OROPESA is classified as a steam ship.

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