Iciar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Iciar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 20.763 N,3 1.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.346050
  • Longitude: -3.033000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ICIAR
Type motor vessel
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1963
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 1966
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2002

Surveying Details

HH6909/56 5.12.63 WK MARKED BY LT BUOY, Q.FL, IN 432048N, 030152W. (CADIZ PNM 45/1194/63). NCA YET, AWAIT NM. H424/64 21.2.64 STP, ORIENTATED SW/NE WITH MAST SHOWING, IN 432050N, 030154W MARKED BY B CONL LT BUOY, FL.G, CLOSE NE. (CADIZ NM 12/292/64 & NM 2/40/64). - NM 283/64. H424/64 12.10.64 BUOY REPD TO HAVE BROKEN LOOSE DURING A STORM. (BILBAO CONSUL TELEGRAM DTD 10.10.64). NCA. H424/64 27.8.65 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS, BUOYS LAID. (CADIZ NM 30/863/65). NCA. H424/64 29.7.66 DELETE. (CADIZ NM 792/66). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1416/66.

Circumstances of loss

RAN ONTO ROCKS FORMING FOUNDATION OF W BREAKWATER. (BRITISH CONSULATE, BILBAO).

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FAQ

Where is the ICIAR wreck located?

The ICIAR wreck is located at coordinates 43 20.763 N,3 1.98 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ICIAR?

The seabed around the ICIAR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ICIAR sink?

The ICIAR sank on Oct 28, 1963.

When was the wreck of the ICIAR discovered?

The wreck of the ICIAR was discovered in 1963.

What cargo was the ICIAR carrying?

The ICIAR was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the ICIAR?

The ICIAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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