Owenduv (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Owenduv (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 20.14 N,8 47.88 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.335667
  • Longitude: -8.798000
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OWENDUV (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 58.5 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 734
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1972
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.1.72 15.1.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 10M N OF LEIXOES. (LLOYDS VOL.207). NCA, POSN 412000N, 084500W FOR FILING ONLY, AWAIT PORTUGUESE NM. H2765/69 8.9.80 H2765/69 8.9.80 NDW EXISTS IN 411954N, 084748W [LIS]. (LISBON NM 187/80). BR STD. 3.9.82 3.9.82 SHOWN AS NDW ON PORTUGUESE 1 [1980 EDN]. NC 3634. 3.3.01 3.3.01 SHOWN IN 4120.070N, 0847.790W [EUR] ON PORTUGUESE 24201 [1ST EDN JULY 1999]. NE 3634.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1941, CAPSIZED & SANK IN HEAVY SEAS 10M N OF LEIXOES AFTER CARGO SHIFTED WHILE ON PASSAGE VILLAGARCIA FOR MOROCCO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA MAR FOGAMO. ONLY 1 OF 9 CREW SURVIVED. (LLOYDS VOL.207 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 41 20.14 N,8 47.88 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OWENDUV (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 13, 1972.

When was the wreck of the OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the OWENDUV (POSSIBLY)?

The OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 734 tons.

What type of wreck is the OWENDUV (POSSIBLY)?

The OWENDUV (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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