Qua Vadis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Qua vadis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
24 33.9 N,15 12.84 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.565000
  • Longitude: -15.214000
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUA VADIS
Type trawler
Flag ES
Length 50.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 538
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H2929/74 4.9.74 DW IN 243400N, 151300W. (CADIZ NM 33/1100(P)/74). - NM 1769(T)/74. H2929/74 AMEND TO ST. (CADIZ NM 1121(P)/74). H2929/74 18.10.74 NOW AMENDED TO DWPA. (CADIZ NM 2062/74). - NM 2062/74. 12.5.77 SHOWN AS DWPA ON US 51022 [1976 EDN]. 3.9.81 SHOWN AS DW ON SPANISH 52B [DEC 1980 EDN]. SEP 2007/000052543 13.8.07 DWPA IN 2433.90N, 1512.84W [WGD] SHOWN ON SPANISH 86B [2ND EDN' MAR 2007]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2020

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED CAPSIZED AND SANK IN HEAVY SEAS 60M N OF VILLA CISNVOS. SALVAGE BEING CONSIDERED BY OWNERS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the QUA VADIS wreck located?

The QUA VADIS wreck is located at coordinates 24 33.9 N,15 12.84 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUA VADIS?

The seabed around the QUA VADIS lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the QUA VADIS sink?

The QUA VADIS sank on Jul 30, 1974.

When was the wreck of the QUA VADIS discovered?

The wreck of the QUA VADIS was discovered in 1974.

What country did the QUA VADIS belong to?

The QUA VADIS belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the QUA VADIS?

The QUA VADIS had a tonnage of 538 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUA VADIS?

The QUA VADIS is classified as a trawler.