Maria Varela Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Maria varela Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
42 10.819 N,8 52.37 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 38 m |
| Water Depth | 40 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MARIA VARELA |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | PT |
| Tonnage | 140 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 12, 1994 |
| Original Detection Year | 1994 |
| Last Detection Year | 2024 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH359/620/02 7.2.94 SANK IN 421053N, 085217W. (LL, 12.1.94, 14.1.94 & 19.1 94). NCA YET. HH359/620/03 3.7.97 NDW IN 421053.9N, 085217.9W [EUR]. (SPANISH NM 24/945/97). BR STD. 2.6.99 SHOWN AS WK 38MTRS ON SPANISH 416B [1997 EDN]. NE 2548. 10.9.04 SHOWN AS NDW ON SPANISH 41B [3RD EDN MAY'04, 1:200,000]. NCA, RETAIN AS CHARTED WK 38MTRS ON BA 1730 [JUN'02 EDN, ADOPTION OF SPANISH LARGEST SCALE 416B]. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 15, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER STRIKING A FLOATING LOG AT ENTRANCE TO VIGO BAY. (LLOYDS).
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