Rio Mero Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rio mero Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 40.4 N,2 45.46 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.673333
  • Longitude: -2.757667
Wreck Depth 2.5 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO MERO
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 57.9 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 993
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1970
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers S CARDINAL PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S CLOSE W
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2006

Surveying Details

H424/60 23.2.70 H424/60 23.2.70 ST ON ROCK 123DEGS, 8C FROM PTA DE LAS ENTINAS. (CADIZ NM 6/198/70). GIVES POSN: 364005N, 024555W [EUR]. - NM 390/70. 13.3.70 13.3.70 SOLD TO BALEATO FOR 'ROUGH DRESSING'. CARGO OF AMMONIA DISAPPEARED. (LLOYDS VOL.199). STATED AS SOLD FOR SCRAP. (MSD). H4018/70 4.10.71 H4018/70 4.10.71 BRITISH YACHT 'CARLINA' STRANDED ON WK [SEE 35428]. (CADIZ PNM 1186/71). NCA. H4018/70 27.1.72 H4018/70 27.1.72 YACHT PRESUMABLY TOWED OFF & BEACHED CLOSE S OF PTA DE LAS ENTINAS. (CADIZ NM 1445/71). H4018/70 25.2.72 H4018/70 25.2.72 NOW WK 1.5MTRS IN 364010N, 024600W [EUR]. (CADIZ NM 115/72). BR STD. H4018/70 15.3.73 H4018/70 15.3.73 NOW WK 2.5MTRS, FOLLOWING CLEARANCE WORK. (CADIZ NM 141/73). BR STD. 9.5.91 9.5.91 S CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S LAID CLOSE W. (SPANISH NM 51/2141/90). NE 774. 19.9.06 19.9.06 NOW SHOWN IN 3640.48N, 0245.39W [EUR] ON SPANISH 458 [4TH EDN SEP '98]. NE 774.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1941 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, BEVERLY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA COMPOSTELA, S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM CANARY ISLANDS TO VALENCIA. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF PUNTA DE LAS ETINAS. SOLD FOR SCRAP, BEING BROKEN UP 'IN SITU'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RIO MERO wreck located?

The RIO MERO wreck is located at coordinates 36 40.4 N,2 45.46 W.

How deep is the RIO MERO and where exactly is it located?

The RIO MERO lies at a depth of about 2.5 meters and is located at coordinates 36 40.4 N,2 45.46 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO MERO?

The seabed around the RIO MERO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the RIO MERO sink?

The RIO MERO sank on Jan 21, 1970.

When was the wreck of the RIO MERO discovered?

The wreck of the RIO MERO was discovered in 1970.

What country did the RIO MERO belong to?

The RIO MERO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the RIO MERO carrying?

The RIO MERO was carrying gas.

What was the tonnage of the RIO MERO?

The RIO MERO had a tonnage of 993 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIO MERO?

The RIO MERO is classified as a steam ship.

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