W S W One Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
W s w one Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
42 17 N,9 17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.283333
  • Longitude: -9.283333
Water Depth 205 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name W S W ONE
Type dredger
Flag PA
Tonnage 2763
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2765/69 10.6.76 H2765/69 10.6.76 NDW IN 421700N, 091700W. (CADIZ NM 634/76). TOO DEEP TO CHART. 9.11.78 9.11.78 SHOWN IN 421705N, 091645W ON SPANISH 41 [1978 EDN]. NCA. 16.9.98 16.9.98 SHOWN IN 421650N, 091605W [EUR] ON SPANISH 416 [1ST EDN DEC'97]. NCA. 3.10.12 3.10.12 SHOWN IN 4216.766N, 0916.182W [WGD] ON ES400416 [EDN 3,24] & BAND 2 & 3 ENCS. 3.10.12 SEP 2012/000189364 3.10.12 SHOWN IN 4216.995N, 0917.000W [WGD] ON SPANISH 416 [EDN4 DTD 6.2012, CORR TO 8.9.12, 1:60,000].
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR ARZEW. SANK IN GALE FORCE WINDS WHILE UNDER TOW FROM POLISH SALVAGE TUG KORAL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the W S W ONE wreck located?

The W S W ONE wreck is located at coordinates 42 17 N,9 17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the W S W ONE?

The seabed around the W S W ONE lies at approximately 205 meters deep.

When did the W S W ONE sink?

The W S W ONE sank on Jun 25, 1974.

When was the wreck of the W S W ONE discovered?

The wreck of the W S W ONE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the W S W ONE belong to?

The W S W ONE belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the W S W ONE?

The W S W ONE had a tonnage of 2763 tons.

What type of wreck is the W S W ONE?

The W S W ONE is classified as a dredger.