Jose De Aramburu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jose de aramburu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.786 N,5 41.542 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.029767
  • Longitude: -5.692367
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOSE DE ARAMBURU
Type schooner
Flag ES
Length 85 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2388
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 1998

Surveying Details

H2979/74 22.11.74 WK LOCATED IN 500201N, 054136W USING DECCA. STANDING ABOUT 20FT HIGH, ON MAINLY SANDY SEABED. WK IS OPENED OUT & FLATTENED. THE LEVEL OF THE WK IS FAIRLY EVEN AT 10FT WITH BOILERS (INTACT) AT 12FT TOWARDS THE BOW. A MASS OF WRECKAGE REACHES UP TO ABOUT 20FT FROM THE SEABED. LYING WITH BOWS S. (E GILES, 9.11.74). INS AS WK 24MTRS. BR STD. H2979/74 12.5.76 WK FOUND IN 500151.96N, 054135.256W USING DECCA. (E.GILES, 1.4.76). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/35/14 13.11.98 DIVED IN 500145N, 054129W [OGB] USING GPS. LIES ON SANDY SEABED, GENERALLY FLATTENED BUT RETAINING ITS OVERALL SHAPE. BOILERS AND DRIVE SHAFT INTACT. CARGO OF IRON ORE SPREAD OVER WRECKAGE AND ONTO SEABED. HIGHEST POINTS ARE NUMEROUS 'LAMP POST' STANCHIONS OF 200MM DIAMETER SOLID STEEL WHICH STICK UP FROM THE WK 5-6MTRS. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'LAMP POST' WRECK. (G J LOCKETT, 11.11.98). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP2016/000259165 28.02.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI1500). NFS. RETAINED DW 24MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY CIA TRANSATLANTICA, CADIZ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINERA CATABRO-ASTURINA SOC. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 202NHP, SINGLE SHAFT PASSAGE BILBAO FOR CARDIFF. RAN ONTO LEE ORE ROCK IN FOG, DRIFTED OFF AND SANK IN DEEPER WATER. (E GILES).

General Comments

GENERALLY FLATTENED BUT RETAINS FORMER SHAPE

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FAQ

Where is the JOSE DE ARAMBURU wreck located?

The JOSE DE ARAMBURU wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.786 N,5 41.542 W.

How deep is the JOSE DE ARAMBURU and where exactly is it located?

The JOSE DE ARAMBURU lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.786 N,5 41.542 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOSE DE ARAMBURU?

The seabed around the JOSE DE ARAMBURU lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the JOSE DE ARAMBURU sink?

The JOSE DE ARAMBURU sank on May 6, 1915.

When was the wreck of the JOSE DE ARAMBURU discovered?

The wreck of the JOSE DE ARAMBURU was discovered in 1915.

What country did the JOSE DE ARAMBURU belong to?

The JOSE DE ARAMBURU belonged to ES.

What cargo was the JOSE DE ARAMBURU carrying?

The JOSE DE ARAMBURU was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the JOSE DE ARAMBURU?

The JOSE DE ARAMBURU had a tonnage of 2388 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOSE DE ARAMBURU?

The JOSE DE ARAMBURU is classified as a schooner.

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