Cristobal Colon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cristobal colon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 29.107 N,64 43.199 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.485117
  • Longitude: -64.719983
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRISTOBAL COLON
Type merchant vessel
Flag ES
Length 146.3 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 10833
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1936
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7492/36 17.11.36 ST (CONSPIC) IN POSN 077DEGS 2.57M FROM NORTH ROCK LT. (BERMUDA NM 24/36). - NM 2325/36. H4399/56 7.11.56 DW NOW EXISTS IN 322900N, 644305W. (HMS VIDAL, HN). - NM 2386/56. H5753/59 22.12.64 DW IN 322900N, 644305W. (US NM 6520/60). NCA. 21.5.84 DATUM SHIFT : 322902N, 644305W. NE 334. 9.4.97 [WGD] POSN: 322902N, 644305W. NC 334. SEP 2017/000093349 4.5.17 REVISED POSN 3229.11N, 6443.20W [WGD]. (BERMUDA GOVT. EMAIL DTD 13.04.17). SHOWN WITH CIRCULAR RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 300M, FISHING AND ANCHORING PROHIBITED.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY SOC ESPANOLA CONSTR NAVAL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA TRASATLANTICA. TURBINE ENGINES OF 1775NHP. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR VERACRUZ. WRECKED NEAR NORTH ROCK, NE REEFS, BERMUDA. (DODS).

General Comments

Rest'D area 300m radius. No fishing/anchoring.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 29.107 N,64 43.199 W
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FAQ

Where is the CRISTOBAL COLON wreck located?

The CRISTOBAL COLON wreck is located at coordinates 32 29.107 N,64 43.199 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRISTOBAL COLON?

The seabed around the CRISTOBAL COLON lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the CRISTOBAL COLON sink?

The CRISTOBAL COLON sank on Oct 25, 1936.

When was the wreck of the CRISTOBAL COLON discovered?

The wreck of the CRISTOBAL COLON was discovered in 1936.

What country did the CRISTOBAL COLON belong to?

The CRISTOBAL COLON belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the CRISTOBAL COLON?

The CRISTOBAL COLON had a tonnage of 10833 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRISTOBAL COLON?

The CRISTOBAL COLON is classified as a merchant vessel.

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