Teneriffa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Teneriffa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 1.505 N,4 50.232 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.025083
  • Longitude: -4.837200
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Sonar Length 68.6
Sonar Width 14.9
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 110
Tonnage 5655
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details SUNK IN 5006.0N, 0449.0W. (WW2 B+FMSL). HH090/799/01 2.9.99 HH090/799/01 2.9.99 EXAM'D 25.9.99 IN 5105.505N, 0450.232W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 68.6MTRS, WIDTH 14.9MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 799). STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. INS AS WK 50MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 29, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 1.505 N,4 50.232 W
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FAQ

Where is the TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 1.505 N,4 50.232 W.

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

The TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 51 1.505 N,4 50.232 W.

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

The seabed around the TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 26, 1940.

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

The wreck of the TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1999.

What country did the TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY)?

The TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5655 tons.

What type of wreck is the TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY)?

The TENERIFFA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.