Juan Ferrer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Juan ferrer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.019 N,5 35.459 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.050317
  • Longitude: -5.590983
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUAN FERRER
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 54.5 m
Width 8.8 m
Tonnage 682
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1963
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H4496/63 4.12.63 H4496/63 4.12.63 WK LYING ON PORT SIDE ALMOST SUBMERGED AT HW, SURROUNDING DEPTH 8-10FMS. (TH, 7.11.63). NCA. H2959/73 20.8.73 H2959/73 20.8.73 FOUND CLOSE W BOSCAWEN PT BELOW CLIFFS IN 500259N, 053524W [POSN ESTIMATED FROM 2.5INCH OS MAP]. WK TURNED OVER AND ROLLED INTO DEEPER WATER AFTER STRANDING, BREAKING OFF STERN. WRECKAGE IS 'U' SHAPE LYING ON PORT SIDE IN ABOUT 50FT. REEF LYING PARALLEL TO E OF WRECK. LARGE AMOUNT OF SCATTERED STEEL. (E GILES). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2509/76 23.3.76 H2509/76 23.3.76 POSITION NOT INVESTIGATED. CLOSE INSHORE. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). NCA. H1282/77/116 4.5.77 H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST AT CARN BOSCAWEN. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). NCA. 27.5.82 27.5.82 REPD AS SCATTERED WRECKAGE IN GEN DEPTHS 12 TO 18MTRS, LYING BETWEEN BOSCAWEN PT HEADLAND AND ROCK TO THE W. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL V). NCA. H1310/83/9 2.2.83 H1310/83/9 2.2.83 POSN ACCURATE, WK NOW V BROKEN UP AND IS BEING COVERED BY BOULDERS. (A JENNIONS, 18.1.83). NCA. HH091/246/01 30.4.09 HH091/246/01 30.4.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. V CLOSE INSHORE IN AREA OF ROCKS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 3, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY ASTILLEROS NEPTUNO, VALPARAISO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY F FERRER TUSET. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR CARDIFF, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. STRUCK ROCKS AND SANK OFF BOSCAWEN PT. 11 OUT OF 15 CREW LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP & SCATTERED

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FAQ

Where is the JUAN FERRER wreck located?

The JUAN FERRER wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.019 N,5 35.459 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JUAN FERRER?

The seabed around the JUAN FERRER lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the JUAN FERRER sink?

The JUAN FERRER sank on Oct 23, 1963.

When was the wreck of the JUAN FERRER discovered?

The wreck of the JUAN FERRER was discovered in 1963.

What country did the JUAN FERRER belong to?

The JUAN FERRER belonged to ES.

What cargo was the JUAN FERRER carrying?

The JUAN FERRER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JUAN FERRER?

The JUAN FERRER had a tonnage of 682 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUAN FERRER?

The JUAN FERRER is classified as a motor vessel.

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