Viscaya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Viscaya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 58 N,76 8.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.966667
  • Longitude: -76.141667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VISCAYA
Type cruiser (military)
Flag ES
Length 103.6 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 6889
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1898
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 1971

Surveying Details

H4610/46 27.8.46 ST IN 195800N, 760830W WITH LT, FL.G.10S.21FT.6M, MOUNTED ON GUN SHIELD. VESSEL GROUNDED IN DEPTH OF 18FT, EMERGING 7FT ABOVE SEA IN THE WESTERN PART OF ENTRANCE TO ASERRADERO BAY. (LA HABANA NM 79/46) - NM 2933/46. H8254/50 21.4.55 REPEAT OF LIGHT DESCRIPTION. (US NM 1219/55) NCA. H4777/70 17.11.70 LIGHT DISCONTINUED. WRECK REMAINS UNALTERED. (CUBAN MIN. OF TRANSPORT LTR DTD 14.10.70) - NM 1942/70. 21.9.78 NOT SHOWN ON CUBAN 15015. DELETE. HOWEVER, PILOT VOL.70 PAGE 198 R51-53 RETAINS REFERENCE TO SPANISH CRUISER

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1891, WAS A UNIT OF THE SPANISH ATLANTIC SQUADRON DURING THE AMERICAN-SPANISH WAR CRIPPLED IN AN ENGAGEMENT WITH HEAVY US UNITS USS IOWA [BATTLESHIP] AND BROOKLYN [ARMOURED CRUISER] AND DRIVEN ASHORE IN A BLAZING CONDITION OFF ASSERADERO, 15M W OF SANTIAGO, CUBA. (DODS).

General Comments

VIZCAYA

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FAQ

Where is the VISCAYA wreck located?

The VISCAYA wreck is located at coordinates 19 58 N,76 8.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VISCAYA?

The seabed around the VISCAYA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VISCAYA sink?

The VISCAYA sank on Jul 3, 1898.

When was the wreck of the VISCAYA discovered?

The wreck of the VISCAYA was discovered in 1946.

What country did the VISCAYA belong to?

The VISCAYA belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the VISCAYA?

The VISCAYA had a tonnage of 6889 tons.

What type of wreck is the VISCAYA?

The VISCAYA is classified as a cruiser (military).

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