Cortegada Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Cortegada Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 28 N,5 4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.466667
  • Longitude: -5.066667
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORTEGADA
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2002

Surveying Details

H2235/81 16.11.82 H2235/81 16.11.82 SANK IN THE ENTRANCE TO PUERTO DE RIBADESELLA 6M OFF THE PIER. (CADIZ NM 1405P/82). NCA, POSN 432800N, 050400W FOR FILING ONLY. H2235/81 16.11.82 H2235/81 16.11.82 STRANDED ON PLAYA SANTA MARINA. PARTS OF CARGO ON SEABED. (CADIZ NM 1421/82). NCA. H2235/81 8.12.82 H2235/81 8.12.82 ONLY HULL & ENGINE REMAIN, PARTLY COVERED BY SAND. (LLOYDS). NCA. H2235/81 15.5.84 H2235/81 15.5.84 REMAINS HAVE NOW BEEN FULLY REMOVED. (CADIZ NM 290/84). AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON ROCKS NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO RIBADESELLA WHILE RECOVERING SCRAP FROM WK. VESSEL WAS MOVED TO SANTA MARINA BEACH. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the CORTEGADA wreck located?

The CORTEGADA wreck is located at coordinates 43 28 N,5 4 W.

When did the CORTEGADA sink?

The CORTEGADA sank on Oct 12, 1982.

When was the wreck of the CORTEGADA discovered?

The wreck of the CORTEGADA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the CORTEGADA belong to?

The CORTEGADA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the CORTEGADA carrying?

The CORTEGADA was carrying metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the CORTEGADA?

The CORTEGADA had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORTEGADA?

The CORTEGADA is classified as a motor vessel.

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