Escandinavia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Escandinavia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 55.04 N,9 2.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.917333
  • Longitude: -9.036667
Water Depth 98 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Flag ES
Length 81.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 50
Shadow Height 20
Tonnage 1980
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2013

Surveying Details

H5087/77 2.4.86 H5087/77 2.4.86 SANK 12M FROM CABO SILLEIRO IN 415600N, 090200W. (LL, 24.2.86). INS AS WK USC PA 70MTRS. BR STD. 10.5.02 10.5.02 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 417 [2ND EDN, NOV'01], WHICH CARRIES A NOTE STATING THAT ONLY THE MOST IMPORTANT WRECKS ARE SHOWN. RETAIN AS CHARTED, AS DEFINITE KNOWLEDGE IS HELD REGARDING WRECK'S EXISTANCE. 19.6.03 19.6.03 NOT SHOWN ON PORTGUESE 23202 [1ST EDN APR'01] OR SPANISH ADOPTION 42 [APR'01 EDN]. EXISTANCE OF WK QUERIED WITH PORTUGUESE HO. HH100/351/20 24.6.03 HH100/351/20 24.6.03 NO INFORMATION HELD WITH REGARD TO THIS WK. (FERNANDO MAIA PIMENTEL, PORTUGUESE HO, E-MAIL DTD 23.6.03). RETAIN AS CHARTED. NCA. 11.9.07 SEP 2007/000058260 11.9.07 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 62673 [2ND EDN' JUNE 07]. RETAIN. NCA. 27.2.12 27.2.12 WK LOCATED IN 4155.04N, 0902.2W [WGD] IN GEN DEPTH ABOUT 80MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 50MTRS, HT APPROX 20MTRS. PROBABLY BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES AND IS NOT COVERED BY SEDIMENT. (T J J HANEBUTH, UNIVERSITY OF BREMEN, UNDATED DTD REC'D 27.2.12). PROBABLY THIS VESSEL. AMEND WK USC 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 9.4.13 9.4.13 NOT SHOWN ON ES400417 [EDN 1.0]. CHARTED GEN DEPTH APPROX 98MTRS. AMEND NDW.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1974 BY ASTILLEROS DEL CANTABRICO Y DE RIERA, GIJON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVEIRA PENINSULAR. PASSAGE VILLAGARCIA FOR HUELVA. SANK AFER CARGO SHIFTED. CREW RECOVERED BY M TRAWLER DIANTO-I. (MSD).

General Comments

PROBABLY IN TWO PIECES, NO SEDIMENT COVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 55.04 N,9 2.2 W
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FAQ

Where is the ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 41 55.04 N,9 2.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 98 meters deep.

When did the ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 21, 1986.

When was the wreck of the ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY)?

The ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1980 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY)?

The ESCANDINAVIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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