Pena Artape Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pena artape Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 19.4 N,2 23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.323333
  • Longitude: -2.383333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PENA ARTAPE
Type fishing vessel
Flag ES
Length 26.5 m
Width 7.3 m
Tonnage 154
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.3.74 23.3.74 SUNK AT SANTURCE NEAR MOTRICO. (LLOYDS VOL.215 & 216). NCA, POSN 431948N, 030148W FOR FILING ONLY. 12.2.03 12.2.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED, PREVIOUS POSN FOR FILING CONSIDERED INCORRECT AS POSN PLOTS INSIDE SANTURTZI HBR, BILBAO. POSN FOR FILING ONLY AMENDED TO 4319.400N, 0223.00W, NEAR MOTRICO.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2003

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND NEAR MOTRICO IN HEAVY WEATHER WITH NIL VISIBLITY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PESQUERA ARTAPE, OF ONDARROA. 1 LIFE LOST. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLODS VOL.216)

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the PENA ARTAPE wreck located?

The PENA ARTAPE wreck is located at coordinates 43 19.4 N,2 23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PENA ARTAPE?

The seabed around the PENA ARTAPE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PENA ARTAPE sink?

The PENA ARTAPE sank on May 21, 1974.

When was the wreck of the PENA ARTAPE discovered?

The wreck of the PENA ARTAPE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the PENA ARTAPE belong to?

The PENA ARTAPE belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the PENA ARTAPE?

The PENA ARTAPE had a tonnage of 154 tons.

What type of wreck is the PENA ARTAPE?

The PENA ARTAPE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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