Francisco Veiga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Francisco veiga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 32.4 N,6 16.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.540000
  • Longitude: -6.278333
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCISCO VEIGA
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1960
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 1961
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5513/60 17.3.61 WK IN 363224N, 061642W APPROX. SANK AFTER COLLISION & LATER REMOVED. (CADIZ NM & LLOYDS LIST). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2005

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (LL)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 32.4 N,6 16.7 W
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FAQ

Where is the FRANCISCO VEIGA wreck located?

The FRANCISCO VEIGA wreck is located at coordinates 36 32.4 N,6 16.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCISCO VEIGA?

The seabed around the FRANCISCO VEIGA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the FRANCISCO VEIGA sink?

The FRANCISCO VEIGA sank on Nov 6, 1960.

When was the wreck of the FRANCISCO VEIGA discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCISCO VEIGA was discovered in 1961.

What type of wreck is the FRANCISCO VEIGA?

The FRANCISCO VEIGA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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