Urlea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Urlea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 52.93 N,9 26.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.882167
  • Longitude: -9.434833
Water Depth 155 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name URLEA
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 46.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5087/77 17.7.84 H5087/77 17.7.84 SANK 7M W OF FINISTERRE. (LL 13.4.84 & 28.4.84). NCA YET, POSN 425300N, 092600W APPROX FOR FILING.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN BAD WEATHER WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM CORME TO AGADIR. (LL VOL.256).

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FAQ

Where is the URLEA wreck located?

The URLEA wreck is located at coordinates 42 52.93 N,9 26.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the URLEA?

The seabed around the URLEA lies at approximately 155 meters deep.

When did the URLEA sink?

The URLEA sank on Mar 28, 1984.

When was the wreck of the URLEA discovered?

The wreck of the URLEA was discovered in 1984.

What country did the URLEA belong to?

The URLEA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the URLEA carrying?

The URLEA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the URLEA?

The URLEA had a tonnage of 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the URLEA?

The URLEA is classified as a motor vessel.

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