Cordeiro De Deus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cordeiro de deus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 30 N,8 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.500000
  • Longitude: -8.833333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORDEIRO DE DEUS
Type trawler
Flag PT
Tonnage 19
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2002

Surveying Details

6.2.80 6.2.80 SANK OFF THE NORTHERN COAST OF PORTUGAL. (LL 7.2.80) NCA, POSN 414000N, 090000W FOR FILING ONLY. 2.3.01 2.3.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED: STATED TO HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON ROCKS OFF COAST BEFORE BREAKING UP AND SINKING. (LLOYDS VOL.239). PREVIOUS POSN FOR FILING ONLY TOO FAR OFFSHORE. POSN AMENDED TO 4130.000N, 0850.000W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

7.2.80 VESSEL, BUILT 1966, SANK IN ROUGH SEAS OFF NORTHERN COAST OF PORTUGAL, AFTER BEING THROWN ONTO ROCKS OFF THE COAST BY A HUGE WAVE. VESSEL WAS RETURNING TO POVOA DE VARIZIM AND BROKE UP OFF SHORE. 13 LIVES LOST. (LL 7.2.80).

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FAQ

Where is the CORDEIRO DE DEUS wreck located?

The CORDEIRO DE DEUS wreck is located at coordinates 41 30 N,8 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORDEIRO DE DEUS?

The seabed around the CORDEIRO DE DEUS lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CORDEIRO DE DEUS sink?

The CORDEIRO DE DEUS sank on Feb 5, 1980.

When was the wreck of the CORDEIRO DE DEUS discovered?

The wreck of the CORDEIRO DE DEUS was discovered in 1980.

What country did the CORDEIRO DE DEUS belong to?

The CORDEIRO DE DEUS belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the CORDEIRO DE DEUS?

The CORDEIRO DE DEUS had a tonnage of 19 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORDEIRO DE DEUS?

The CORDEIRO DE DEUS is classified as a trawler.

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