Remechido (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Remechido (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 51.88 N,8 37.68 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.864667
  • Longitude: -8.628000
Wreck Depth 238 m
Water Depth 210 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY)
Type stern trawler
Flag PT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1974
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK APPROX 14M S OF PONTA DA PIEDADE. (LLOYDS VOL.218) POSN 365200N, 084000W FOR FILING ONLY. 3.11.06 3.11.06 FOUL, APPROXIMATE DEPTH 238MTRS, SHOWN IN 3651.800N, 0837.600W [EUR] ON PORTUGUESE FISHERY CHART 24P05 [JUL'00 EDN]. PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH 210MTRS. POSSIBLY M TRAWLER REMECHIDO. NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, FULLY LOADED WITH CATCH, SANK APPROX 14M S OF PONTA DA PIEDADE. (LLOYDS VOL.218)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 51.88 N,8 37.68 W
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FAQ

Where is the REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 36 51.88 N,8 37.68 W.

How deep is the REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 238 meters and is located at coordinates 36 51.88 N,8 37.68 W.

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

The seabed around the REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 210 meters deep.

When did the REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 24, 1974.

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

The wreck of the REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY) belonged to PT.

What type of wreck is the REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY)?

The REMECHIDO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a stern trawler.