Madre Obdulia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Madre obdulia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
43 18.43 N,2 15.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.307167
  • Longitude: -2.251333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MADRE OBDULIA
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.3.80 18.3.80 WRECK OF FISHING VESSEL LOCATED 400MTRS FROM GUETARIA LTHO. THREE CREW DROWNED IN STORM. (LL, 18.3.80) NCA, POSN 434800N, 021200W FOR FILING ONLY. 14.1.02 14.1.02 DATA RE-ASSESSED. LLOYDS REPORT ABOVE MIS-INTERPRETED. VESSEL WAS LOCATED 400MTRS FROM GUETARIA LTHO, NOT IN 400MTRS OF WATER. POSN FOR FILING ONLY AMENDED TO 4318.50N, 0215.00W.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

18.3.80 FV MADRE OBDULIA LOCATED 400MTRS FROM GUETARIA LTHO FOLLOWING A STORM. CREW OF 3 MISSING PRESUMED DROWNED. (LL, 18.3.80)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 18.43 N,2 15.08 W
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FAQ

Where is the MADRE OBDULIA wreck located?

The MADRE OBDULIA wreck is located at coordinates 43 18.43 N,2 15.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MADRE OBDULIA?

The seabed around the MADRE OBDULIA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MADRE OBDULIA discovered?

The wreck of the MADRE OBDULIA was discovered in 1980.

What type of wreck is the MADRE OBDULIA?

The MADRE OBDULIA is classified as a fishing vessel.