Febrero (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Febrero (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.549 N,5 40.312 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.025817
  • Longitude: -5.671867
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FEBRERO (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 82.4 m
Width 11.2 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 1863
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1910
Original Detection Year 1910
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 9, 2017

Surveying Details

H2979/74 22.7.76 WK LOCATED IN 500130.85N, 054015.25W USING DECCA. THE WK LIES IN A GULLY N-S WITH THE BOWS TO THE NORTH. THE BOWS ARE TWISTED OFF THE WK AND ARE MIXED IN WITH THE WRECKAGE OF THE SETUBEL IN 500132.69N, 054016.48W. [SEE WK 16212]. (E GILES, 1.4.76). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 9.5.17 M/B DATASET RE-ASSESSED BY BDC 2017: NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1898 BY CAMPBELTOWN SB CO. LTD., CAMPBELTOWN, SANK WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM BILBAO TO NEWPORT. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the FEBRERO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FEBRERO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.549 N,5 40.312 W.

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

The seabed around the FEBRERO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the FEBRERO (PROBABLY) sink?

The FEBRERO (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 20, 1910.

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

The wreck of the FEBRERO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1910.

What country did the FEBRERO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FEBRERO (PROBABLY) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the FEBRERO (PROBABLY) carrying?

The FEBRERO (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the FEBRERO (PROBABLY)?

The FEBRERO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1863 tons.

What type of wreck is the FEBRERO (PROBABLY)?

The FEBRERO (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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