Duende Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Duende Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 58 N,8 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.966667
  • Longitude: -8.916667
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUENDE
Type tug
Flag ES
Length 25.9 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 143
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.4.78 11.4.78 PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK OFF CABO DE SINES. (LL, 27.7.78) POSN 375800N, 085500W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2003

Circumstances of loss

27.7.78 VESSEL LEFT SANTANDER FOR ALGECIRAS WITH 6 CREW. IT IS ASSUMED THAT SHE SANK ABOUT MARCH 7TH CLOSE TO SINES, PORTUGAL. A BODY HAS BEEN FOUND ON SINES BEACH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANIA IBERIVA DE REMOLCADORES DELESTRECHO 'CIRESA', OF ALGECIRAS. (LL, 27.7.78)

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FAQ

Where is the DUENDE wreck located?

The DUENDE wreck is located at coordinates 37 58 N,8 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUENDE?

The seabed around the DUENDE lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the DUENDE sink?

The DUENDE sank on Mar 7, 1978.

When was the wreck of the DUENDE discovered?

The wreck of the DUENDE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the DUENDE belong to?

The DUENDE belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the DUENDE?

The DUENDE had a tonnage of 143 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUENDE?

The DUENDE is classified as a tug.

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