Nueva Union Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nueva union Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 55.09 N,15 20.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.918167
  • Longitude: -15.335000
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NUEVA UNION
Type trawler
Flag ES
Tonnage 119
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1974
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.5.75 22.5.75 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK OFF PUNTA GANDO. (LLOYDS VOL.220). NCA, POSN 275500N, 152000W FOR FILING ONLY. 3.11.75 3.11.75 REPORTED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS ON ROCKS OFF PUNTA GANDO, SOUTH OF LAS PALMAS. (LLOYDS VOL.222). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1967. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COOPERATIVA PRODUCCION PESQUERA PABLO VI. (LLOYDS VOL.222).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the NUEVA UNION wreck located?

The NUEVA UNION wreck is located at coordinates 27 55.09 N,15 20.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NUEVA UNION?

The seabed around the NUEVA UNION lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the NUEVA UNION sink?

The NUEVA UNION sank on Nov 4, 1974.

When was the wreck of the NUEVA UNION discovered?

The wreck of the NUEVA UNION was discovered in 1975.

What country did the NUEVA UNION belong to?

The NUEVA UNION belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the NUEVA UNION?

The NUEVA UNION had a tonnage of 119 tons.

What type of wreck is the NUEVA UNION?

The NUEVA UNION is classified as a trawler.

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