Monte Izaskun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Monte izaskun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.087 N,9 54.73 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.634783
  • Longitude: -9.912167
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONTE IZASKUN
Type trawler
Flag ES
Length 34.1 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 184
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.11.74 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFF FOILNABAE ROCKS,. (LL, 29.11.74). 30.11.74 'NO CURE, NO FEE' CONTRACT DRAFTED FOR SALVAGE BY NEVADA DIVING & SALVAGE CO LTD, DONAGHEE. SALVAGE OPS COMMENCED 30.11.74. VESSEL STILL AGROUND ON FOILNABOE ROCKS. REPD ON 23.12.74 TO HAVE SUNK. (LL. 3.1.75). POSN 513804N, 095442W.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2008

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON FOILNABOE ROCK, THEN SANK. SISTER SHIP FAILED TO REFLOAT. LISTED HEAVILY TO PORT DURING NIGHT AND ABANDONED BY CREW. NOW EVIDENT TRAWLER BADLY HOLED AND REPORTS OF REFLOATING UNFAVOURABLE. LATER REPORTED SUNK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MONTE IZASKUN wreck located?

The MONTE IZASKUN wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.087 N,9 54.73 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MONTE IZASKUN?

The seabed around the MONTE IZASKUN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the MONTE IZASKUN sink?

The MONTE IZASKUN sank on Dec 23, 1974.

When was the wreck of the MONTE IZASKUN discovered?

The wreck of the MONTE IZASKUN was discovered in 1974.

What country did the MONTE IZASKUN belong to?

The MONTE IZASKUN belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the MONTE IZASKUN?

The MONTE IZASKUN had a tonnage of 184 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONTE IZASKUN?

The MONTE IZASKUN is classified as a trawler.

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