Gracia De Dios (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Gracia de dios (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 12.141 N,6 8.902 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.202350
  • Longitude: -6.148367
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRACIA DE DIOS (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 23
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1968
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 2013

Surveying Details

H4148/55 19.3.69 WK IN 351200N, 060900W APPROX, IN RIVER LUCUS [OUED LOUKKOS] ENTRANCE. (LLOYDS VOL.194). NCA. H] ST SHOWN IN 351155.5N, 060854.5W ON BA 91 [EL AARAICH]. [NO RECORD OF INSERTION ON CHART IN WKS SECTION OR HISTORIES]. 6.1.77 ST IN 351154.8N, 060853.5W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.10956/002). 5.8.87 SHOWN AS ST IN 351155.8N, 060854W ON SPANISH 4461 & IN 351222N, 060859.5W ON US CHART. EUR POSN: 351212.8N, 060854.5W. NC 1912. 25.9.08 ST SHOWN IN 3512.141N, 0608.902W [WGD] ON PHOTOPLOT PG 2476. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH AT WIDEST POINT 23MTRS, LYING 165DEGS. MOST OF VESSEL IS BELOW THE WATERLINE WITH OUTLINE SUPERSTRUCTURE STILL VISIBLE BUT IN ADVANCED STATE OF DECAY. (UKHO GIC IMAGERY INDEX NO.CD1027) INS AS ST. NE 1912. 12.6.13 FULLY COLLAPSED, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE. (FLASHEARTH).

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, OVERTURNED AND SANK BY A HUGE WAVE IN THE LOUKKOS ESTUARY DURING THE NIGHT. SEVEN SEAMEN MISSING, BELIEVED DROWNED. (LLOYDS VOL.194).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, DIMENSIONS FROM IMAGERY

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FAQ

Where is the GRACIA DE DIOS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GRACIA DE DIOS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 12.141 N,6 8.902 W.

When did the GRACIA DE DIOS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GRACIA DE DIOS (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 11, 1968.

When was the wreck of the GRACIA DE DIOS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GRACIA DE DIOS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1968.

What type of wreck is the GRACIA DE DIOS (POSSIBLY)?

The GRACIA DE DIOS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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