Farmsum Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Farmsum Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 9.905 N,8 41.473 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.165083
  • Longitude: -8.691217
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FARMSUM
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1976
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details 24.2.81 ST IN 410948N, 084123W. (PORTUGUESE NM 211/77). SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 58 [1980 EDN]. NE 88. 9.12.91 EUR POSN: 410958N, 084123W. NC 3254. 4.9.02 SHOWN AS DW ON PORTUGUESE 25RO2 [1ST EDN JAN '00] & 24201 [1ST EDN JUL '99]. HOWEVER RETAIN AS ST AS STILL SHOWN AS SUCH ON PORTUGUESE 26402 [INT 1871] [1ST EDN JUL '00] WHICH IS THE LARGEST SCALE CHART. NCA. 15.10.07 SHOWN IN 4109.905N, 0841.473W [WGD] ON PORTUGUESE 26402 [INT 1871] [2ND EDN JUN '07, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3258.
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

5.11.76 VESSEL WAS BADLY HOLED AFTER DRIFTING ONTO ROCKS NEAR LEIXOES IN HEAVY WEATHER, WHILE ON PASSAGE LEER FOR LEIXOES. SALVAGE IMPRACTICAL. (LL, 5.11.76, LLOYDS VOLS.226 & 227).

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FAQ

Where is the FARMSUM wreck located?

The FARMSUM wreck is located at coordinates 41 9.905 N,8 41.473 W.

When did the FARMSUM sink?

The FARMSUM sank on Nov 4, 1976.

When was the wreck of the FARMSUM discovered?

The wreck of the FARMSUM was discovered in 1976.

What country did the FARMSUM belong to?

The FARMSUM belonged to PA.

What cargo was the FARMSUM carrying?

The FARMSUM was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What type of wreck is the FARMSUM?

The FARMSUM is classified as a motor vessel.

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