Portugalete (Probably). Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Portugalete (probably). Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.096 N,3 41.627 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.234933
  • Longitude: -3.693783
Wreck Depth 9.47 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY).
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 55.2 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 59.34
Sonar Width 16.08
Shadow Height 7.11
Orientation 107
Tonnage 586
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1882
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2020

Surveying Details

HH216/350/01 19.9.91 LOCATED IN 511416N, 034137W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS ABOUT 5MTRS HIGH IN 60FT OF WATER. IDENTIFIED BY CHINA PLATES, BEARING NAME, AND BY ITS DIMENSIONS. LIES IN A SCOUR AND IS NO DANGER. (A KEIRLE, TELECON 13 & 19.9.91). NCA YET. 7.1.02 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2020/000233025 22.7.20 WK LOCATED IN 5114.095N, 0341.626W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.47MTRS, LENGTH 59.34MTRS, WIDTH 16.08MTRS, HT 7.11MTRS, ORIENTATION 107DEGS. NO SCOUR. (H525, HI1506). AMEND DW 9.4MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK ROCKHAM SHOAL, NEAR BULL POINT, AND FOUNDERED WHILE ON PASSAGE BILBAO TO CARDIFF.

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FAQ

Where is the PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). wreck located?

The PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.096 N,3 41.627 W.

How deep is the PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). and where exactly is it located?

The PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). lies at a depth of about 9.47 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.096 N,3 41.627 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY).?

The seabed around the PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). sink?

The PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). sank on Feb 21, 1882.

When was the wreck of the PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). discovered?

The wreck of the PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). was discovered in 1991.

What country did the PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). belong to?

The PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). carrying?

The PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY).?

The PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). had a tonnage of 586 tons.

What type of wreck is the PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY).?

The PORTUGALETE (PROBABLY). is classified as a steam ship.

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