Pinguino Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pinguino Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
20 39.083 N,17 6.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.651383
  • Longitude: -17.113333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PINGUINO
Type fishing vessel
Flag IT
Tonnage 150
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H1428/66 30.3.66 ST IN 203905N, 170648W OR 206.5DEGS, 8.13M FROM CAP BLANC LT, 204620N, 170255W APPROX. (CADIZ NM 9/250/66). - NM 663/66. H1428/66 29.7.66 AMENDED TO DW. (CADIZ NM 25/784/66). - NM 1411/66. 22.5.75 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5915 [EDN 1974]. RETAIN. H1273/73 28.5.76 DELETED. NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5480 [EDN 1976]. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1114/76.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2010
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FAQ

Where is the PINGUINO wreck located?

The PINGUINO wreck is located at coordinates 20 39.083 N,17 6.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PINGUINO?

The seabed around the PINGUINO lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the PINGUINO sink?

The PINGUINO sank on Feb 21, 1966.

When was the wreck of the PINGUINO discovered?

The wreck of the PINGUINO was discovered in 1966.

What country did the PINGUINO belong to?

The PINGUINO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the PINGUINO?

The PINGUINO had a tonnage of 150 tons.

What type of wreck is the PINGUINO?

The PINGUINO is classified as a fishing vessel.