Colorado Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Colorado Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 17.163 N,2 8.797 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.286050
  • Longitude: 2.146617
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLORADO
Type fishing vessel
Flag ES
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2001

Surveying Details

H4018/70 30.5.79 POSN 186DEG, 2.35M FROM LLOBREGAT LT [411927N, 020904E APPROX]. LEAST DEPTH 21MTRS. (SPANISH TNM 481/79). NCA YET. H4018/70 2.4.80 NDW IN 411717N, 020852E [EUR]. (SPANISH NM 260/80). BR STD. 25.3.88 NDW SHOWN IN 411714N, 020852E [EUR] ON SPANISH 4894. NE 1195. 9.1.01 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 489A [3RD EDN OCT 1999, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION] . AMENDED TO DEAD. NC 1196. SEE ALSO [60259], WK 21MTRS, POSSIBLY SAME WRECK. HH316/620/03 3.4.02 NOW WK 21MTRS IN 4117.28N, 0208.89E [EUR]. (SPANISH NM 11/198/02). NCA. SEE [60259].

Circumstances of loss

11.4.79 COLORADO WAS SLICED IN 2 IN A COLLISION & SANK 6M OFF BARCELONA. (LL, 11.4.79)

General Comments

See Also: 60259

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FAQ

Where is the COLORADO wreck located?

The COLORADO wreck is located at coordinates 41 17.163 N,2 8.797 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COLORADO?

The seabed around the COLORADO lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the COLORADO sink?

The COLORADO sank on Apr 6, 1979.

When was the wreck of the COLORADO discovered?

The wreck of the COLORADO was discovered in 1979.

What country did the COLORADO belong to?

The COLORADO belonged to ES.

What type of wreck is the COLORADO?

The COLORADO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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