San Esteban Wreck

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San esteban Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 44.860 N,9 31.632 W
Latitude, Longitude
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  • Latitude: 52.747660
  • Longitude: -9.527200
Name SAN ESTEBAN
Type military vessel
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1588
Original Source Bourke 1994, 172; Larn & Larn 2002; Full Fathom Five, Martin, C. 1975, 89 & 272; From Merciless Invaders, McKee, A. 1963 & 1987, 226; The Armada in Ireland, Fallon, N. 1978; IJNA (2000) 29.2, 247-259.
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Wreck No: W06262, Place of Loss: Doonbeg, Rinnagonnaght Strand, Doughmore Bay, Source of Coordinate: OS 6inch map, 2nd edition, Description: 736 ton Nao part of the Squadron of Guipuzcoa, which was in overall command of Miguel de Oquendo. Built in Cantabria circa 1586. En route from Lisbon with the Armada invasion fleet commanded by Don Miguel de Oquendo, carrying 409 men which included a crew of 78 and 196 passengers. The Nao was armed with 26 guns. Went ashore on the 21st September 1588 while attempting to return to Spain after the aborted invasion attempt. It was reported that at least 300 drowned when it went ashore and 60 were captured. All survivors were executed by order of the Sheriff of Clare, Boetius Clancy.

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Where is the SAN ESTEBAN wreck located?

The SAN ESTEBAN wreck is located at coordinates 52 44.860 N,9 31.632 W.

When did the SAN ESTEBAN sink?

The SAN ESTEBAN sank on Sep 21, 1588.

What type of wreck is the SAN ESTEBAN?

The SAN ESTEBAN is classified as a military vessel.

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