Celtic Sea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Celtic sea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 13.93 N,9 30.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.232167
  • Longitude: -9.501500
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CELTIC SEA
Type stern trawler
Flag GB
Length 66.6 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 685
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH363/350/01 10.4.90 HH363/350/01 10.4.90 SANK 30M OFF OPORTO IN 421400N, 093000W APPROX. (LL 6.4.90). SANK 25M W OF CIES ISLANDS. (LL 7.4.90). NCA, POSN 421400N, 093000W FOR FILING. PLOTS IN 500MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT IN 1963, EX 'KAP FARVEL', 'SOUTHERN HUNTER', 'HARVEST HUNTER' & 'MAGASA II' SANK DURING SEA TRIALS. THOUGHT TO BE DUE TO A WATER LEAK IN ENGINE ROOM. ALL CREW WERE RESCUED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BAOMAR (UK) LTD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CELTIC SEA wreck located?

The CELTIC SEA wreck is located at coordinates 42 13.93 N,9 30.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CELTIC SEA?

The seabed around the CELTIC SEA lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the CELTIC SEA sink?

The CELTIC SEA sank on Apr 4, 1990.

When was the wreck of the CELTIC SEA discovered?

The wreck of the CELTIC SEA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the CELTIC SEA belong to?

The CELTIC SEA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CELTIC SEA?

The CELTIC SEA had a tonnage of 685 tons.

What type of wreck is the CELTIC SEA?

The CELTIC SEA is classified as a stern trawler.

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