Coquimbo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Coquimbo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 4.649 N,2 8.308 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.077483
  • Longitude: -2.138467
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COQUIMBO
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 78.9 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1759
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Surveying Details

H2474/19 7.7.19 SHOWN AS WK IN 460500N, 020800W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. BR STD. H2967/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO DW (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1009/26 6.5.26 AMEND TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2648. H6018/60 16.1.61 DELETE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 2648. 28.4.75 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6337T [1974 EDN]. 16.2.81 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON NE 2648. 22.3.88 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 460505N, 020800W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562051). NC 2663. HH353/510/05 9.5.02 NOW WK USC 38MTRS IN 4604.71N, 0208.23W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 02 16 07). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1890 BY RUSSELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANT DOM BORDES & FILS. PASSAGE FROM ANTOFAGASTA FOR ROCHEFORT. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the COQUIMBO wreck located?

The COQUIMBO wreck is located at coordinates 46 4.649 N,2 8.308 W.

How deep is the COQUIMBO and where exactly is it located?

The COQUIMBO lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 46 4.649 N,2 8.308 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COQUIMBO?

The seabed around the COQUIMBO lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the COQUIMBO sink?

The COQUIMBO sank on Jul 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the COQUIMBO discovered?

The wreck of the COQUIMBO was discovered in 1919.

What country did the COQUIMBO belong to?

The COQUIMBO belonged to FR.

What cargo was the COQUIMBO carrying?

The COQUIMBO was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the COQUIMBO?

The COQUIMBO had a tonnage of 1759 tons.

What type of wreck is the COQUIMBO?

The COQUIMBO is classified as a sailing vessel.

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