Vega De Guernica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vega de guernica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 35.117 N,1 50.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.585283
  • Longitude: 1.835833
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name VEGA DE GUERNICA
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 82.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1694
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.8.80 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 363507N, 015009E APPROX (LL 242). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY S A JULIANA CONSTRUCCIONES GIJONESA, GIJON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA CONTINENTAL. PASSAGE CORUNNA FOR TENES, ALGERIA. REPORTED GROUNDED AT ILOT TOKIKT-INDICH NEAR CAP TENES, ALGERIA. CREW SAFE. LATER ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the VEGA DE GUERNICA wreck located?

The VEGA DE GUERNICA wreck is located at coordinates 36 35.117 N,1 50.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VEGA DE GUERNICA?

The seabed around the VEGA DE GUERNICA lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the VEGA DE GUERNICA sink?

The VEGA DE GUERNICA sank on Aug 6, 1980.

When was the wreck of the VEGA DE GUERNICA discovered?

The wreck of the VEGA DE GUERNICA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the VEGA DE GUERNICA belong to?

The VEGA DE GUERNICA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the VEGA DE GUERNICA carrying?

The VEGA DE GUERNICA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the VEGA DE GUERNICA?

The VEGA DE GUERNICA had a tonnage of 1694 tons.

What type of wreck is the VEGA DE GUERNICA?

The VEGA DE GUERNICA is classified as a motor vessel.