Anboto Mendi (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Anboto mendi (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 38.41 N,0 43.447 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.640167
  • Longitude: -0.724117
Wreck Depth 40.88 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 83.8 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 78
Sonar Width 14.4
Shadow Height 6.62
Orientation 140
Tonnage 2114
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H2826 18.5.18 SANK BETWEEN L & T BUOYS WITH WHITBY ABBEY S BY E HALF E. (TH, PILOTS REPORT). H2826/18 POSN 543800N, 004200W. (SNO TYNE). 18.5.18 POSN 543800N, 004100W. (VAEC, AP REPORT). INS ON CHARTS. H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDWPD (1918) ON 1191; DELETE FROM 2182A. 3.4.74 AMEND TO USCPD 28MTRS. NC 134. H2534/74 4.11.81 WK LOCATED IN 543824N, 004315W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED BUT WK BELIEVED NOT TO STAND MORE THAN 10MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (HMS IVESTON, HN 22.10.81). AMEND TO USC 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H6331/87 2.2.89 EXAM'D 22.7.88 IN 543823N, 004319W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37.5, FOUL AT 38.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.7 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.7MTRS, LENGTH OVERALL OF 80MTRS. LIES IN 2 SECTIONS, THE MAIN (SOUTHERN) SECTION LIES 130/310 DEG AND LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 12MTRS; THE NORTH SECTION LIES 070/250 DEG AND IS 20MTRS LONG. HIGH POINT IN MAIN SECTION IS POSSIBLY A MAST. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/10 24.11.95 MAIN SECTION SITTING WITH SLIGHT LIST TO STBD. TWO BOILERS, ONLY PARTLY SHOWING BUT LARGE DOMED DONKEY IS STANDING CENTRALLY IN FRONT OF THE BOILERS. ENGINE IS LONG TRIPLE EXPANSION AND STANDS UPRIGHT. SEEMS LOW IN HEIGHT. FWD CARGO HOLD IS DECAYED BUT STILL HAS A LOT OF RIBS AND FRAMEWORK STANDING. LARGE INTACT BOW IS WELL OVER ON ITS STBD SIDE BUT IS STANDING WELL UP FROM THE SEABED. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16; IN 5438.410N, 0043.447W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.88MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS, LENGTH 78MTRS, WIDTH 14.4MTRS, HEIGHT 6.62MTRS, ORIENTATION 140/320 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT BUT IS BROKEN IN TWO. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY CA. EUSCALDUNA, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA NAV SOTA Y AZNAR, BILBAO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 220 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SAGUNTO FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. CARGO IRON ORE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 21.

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FAQ

Where is the ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 38.41 N,0 43.447 W.

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

The ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40.88 meters and is located at coordinates 54 38.41 N,0 43.447 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) sank on May 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY)?

The ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2114 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY)?

The ANBOTO MENDI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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