Conquistador Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Conquistador Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 12 N,110 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.200000
  • Longitude: -110.333333
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name CONQUISTADOR
Type fishing vessel
Flag MX
Length 50.3 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 5.3
Tonnage 1034
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2009

Surveying Details

H1277/84 5.3.85 H1277/84 5.3.85 SANK OFF LA PAZ, SOUTHERN BAJA CALIFORNIA. (LL, 28.2.85). NCA, POSN 241200N, 1102000W FOR FILING ONLY. H3748/69 30.4.85 H3748/69 30.4.85 SALVAGE NOT POSSIBLE. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 15.4.85). NFA.,

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY J.M. MARTINAC SHIP BUILDING CORP., TACOMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIEDAD COOPERATIVA JUAN ABELARDO RODRIGUEZ SULIVAN, S.A.. SANK WHILE FISHING, WHEN ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 24 12 N,110 20 W
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FAQ

Where is the CONQUISTADOR wreck located?

The CONQUISTADOR wreck is located at coordinates 24 12 N,110 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONQUISTADOR?

The seabed around the CONQUISTADOR lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the CONQUISTADOR sink?

The CONQUISTADOR sank on Jan 5, 1985.

When was the wreck of the CONQUISTADOR discovered?

The wreck of the CONQUISTADOR was discovered in 1985.

What country did the CONQUISTADOR belong to?

The CONQUISTADOR belonged to MX.

What was the tonnage of the CONQUISTADOR?

The CONQUISTADOR had a tonnage of 1034 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONQUISTADOR?

The CONQUISTADOR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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