Fernando Poo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fernando poo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 52.587 N,9 45.579 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.876450
  • Longitude: 9.759650
Wreck Depth 8.4 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERNANDO POO
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Tonnage 6914
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date May 1, 2019

Surveying Details

H6989/53 29.10.53 ST SHOWN IN 015223N, 094506E ON SPANISH 90 [1951 EDN]. BR STD. H6989/53 1.3.56 B CONL BUOY LAID CLOSE W OF WK. (CADIZ PNM 3/39/56). - NM 510/56. H5189/57 15.10.57 BUOY DOES NOT EXIST. WK SURROUNDED BY SMALL DRUM BUOYS. (ELDER, DEMPSTER SHIPPING LINE). NCA YET, AWAIT NE OF SPANISH 90. H5189/57 29.4.59 SHOWN AS DW, B CONL BUOY NO LONGER EXISTS, BUT SALVAGE BUOYS HAVE BEEN LAID. (SPANISH 90 & CADIZ NM 12/253/59). AMEND TO DW & DELETE BUOY. - NM BLOCK 2196/58. H5189/57 26.7.62 SALVAGE SUSPENDED. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 6.5MTRS. (CADIZ NM 23/615/62). NCA. H5189/57 7.1.63 W DRUM BUOY EXISTS 1C NW OF WK. (MV 'ANDONI PALM', HN). BR STD. H2759/63 13.8.63 SHOWN AS WK 6.5MTRS [3FMS 3FT] ON CADIZ BLOCK NM 27/738/63. BR STD. H5491/58 30.11.67 SHOWN AS WK 8.4MTRS [4FMS 3FT] IN 015238N, 094540E [DATUM CHANGE] ON SPANISH 5941. BR STD. HH442/400/01 21.12.92 SHOWN AS WK 8.4MTRS ON SPANISH 551 [1ST EDN, APR '80]. 30.4.96 SHOWN IN 015236N, 094541E [UND]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1322. HH442/440/01 21.12.92 SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH WK CLOSE NE ON 1888. - NM 138/93. 5.7.11 SHOWN IN 0152.587N, 0945.579E [WGD] ON BA 1322 [EDN 3 DTD 30.6.11].

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1935 BY COMPANIA EUSKALDUNA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANIA TRANSMEDITERRANEA. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM INSURGENT WARSHIP 'CIUDAD DE MAHON' DURING THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 1 52.587 N,9 45.579 E
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FAQ

Where is the FERNANDO POO wreck located?

The FERNANDO POO wreck is located at coordinates 1 52.587 N,9 45.579 E.

How deep is the FERNANDO POO and where exactly is it located?

The FERNANDO POO lies at a depth of about 8.4 meters and is located at coordinates 1 52.587 N,9 45.579 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FERNANDO POO?

The seabed around the FERNANDO POO lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FERNANDO POO discovered?

The wreck of the FERNANDO POO was discovered in 1953.

What country did the FERNANDO POO belong to?

The FERNANDO POO belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the FERNANDO POO?

The FERNANDO POO had a tonnage of 6914 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERNANDO POO?

The FERNANDO POO is classified as a motor vessel.

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