Mina Cantiquin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mina cantiquin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.997 N,5 4.207 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.033283
  • Longitude: -5.070117
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINA CANTIQUIN
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Tonnage 662
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1951
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 15, 2013

Surveying Details

SANK OFF LOWLAND POINT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN 500200N, 050400W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/521/01 28.1.92 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 521). AMENDED TO ABEY. HH100/351/18 4.3.02 VESSEL WENT TO PIECES IN 5001.997N, 0504.207W [WGD]. PHOTOS HELD. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE, TELECON 2.3.02). AMEND LIVE. STS. NCA. HH100/351/22 13.12.04 BELIEVED THAT MINA CANTIQUIN IS THE WK LOCATED IN 5001.988N, 0504.174W [WGD]. SEE [64892]. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE, TELECON 13.12.04). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK ROCKS OFF CHYNHALLS PT, COVERACK, IN SW GALE. WAS BADLY HOLED AND ABANDONED BY CREW. DRIFTED AND SANK OFF LOWLAND PT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE FOR GIJON.

General Comments

IN PIECES, [SEE ALSO 64892]

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FAQ

Where is the MINA CANTIQUIN wreck located?

The MINA CANTIQUIN wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.997 N,5 4.207 W.

When did the MINA CANTIQUIN sink?

The MINA CANTIQUIN sank on Nov 4, 1951.

When was the wreck of the MINA CANTIQUIN discovered?

The wreck of the MINA CANTIQUIN was discovered in 1951.

What country did the MINA CANTIQUIN belong to?

The MINA CANTIQUIN belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the MINA CANTIQUIN?

The MINA CANTIQUIN had a tonnage of 662 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINA CANTIQUIN?

The MINA CANTIQUIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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