Arantzazu Mendi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Arantzazu mendi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 22.418 N,5 26.495 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.373633
  • Longitude: -5.441583
Wreck Depth 0.9 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARANTZAZU MENDI
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 126 m
Width 16.9 m
Orientation 10
Tonnage 6646
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 9, 1939
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H6996/53 25.11.53 H6996/53 25.11.53 ST SHOWN IN 542228N, 052630W ON E9623 (HMS SCOTT) OR 060DEGS, 1.67M FROM BLACK NO.6 SEMAPHORE. (HMS SCOTT & E9623). - NM 2689/53. H4231/62 13.4.66 H4231/62 13.4.66 ST IN 542227N, 052625W. (HMS DALRYMPLE K4817/1). AMEND POSN. - NM 740/66. H1245/69 10.11.69 H1245/69 10.11.69 NAME OF WK GIVEN. (MR K BIALOWAS, LTR DTD 3.11.69). 3.4.70 3.4.70 DRIES AT LW. (ELLERMAN LINES LTD. VIA LLOYDS TELECON). H5292/71 10.8.72 H5292/71 10.8.72 STF DRIES 2.4MTRS SHOWN ON K4528/1. [WGD] POSN: 5422.442N, 0526.487W. 4.11.11 SEP 2011/000203551 4.11.11 WK NO LONGER DRIES. HAS NOT BEEN SEEN FOR AT LEAST 30 YEARS. (A LEONARD, EMAIL DTD 1.11.11). ASSUMED COLLAPSED. AMEND DW. BR STD. 4.11.11 4.11.11 BROKEN INTO SECTIONS AND SCATTERED PLATES. (WWW.IRISHWRECKSONLINE.NET). NCA. 11.11.11 SEP 2011/000210324 11.11.11 AMEND DW. - NM 5487/11. 23.9.13 23.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). 29.10.13 29.10.13 LOCATED IN 5422.4175N, 0526.4946W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.97MTR. (BDC EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA FOR HI 1377). DEBRIS, BOTTOM PLATEWORK, BOILERS AND ?ENGINE EVIDENT. AMEND WK 0.9MTR IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY J.L.THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOTA Y AZNAR, BILBAO. PASSAGE BOUGIE, ALGERIA, FOR GLASGOW. STRUCK ROCKS IN DENSE FOG. CARGO WAS LATER DISCHARGED & SALVAGED.

General Comments

BROKEN UP, BOILERS & ?ENGINE EVIDENT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 22.418 N,5 26.495 W
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FAQ

Where is the ARANTZAZU MENDI wreck located?

The ARANTZAZU MENDI wreck is located at coordinates 54 22.418 N,5 26.495 W.

How deep is the ARANTZAZU MENDI and where exactly is it located?

The ARANTZAZU MENDI lies at a depth of about 0.9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 22.418 N,5 26.495 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARANTZAZU MENDI?

The seabed around the ARANTZAZU MENDI lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ARANTZAZU MENDI sink?

The ARANTZAZU MENDI sank on May 9, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ARANTZAZU MENDI discovered?

The wreck of the ARANTZAZU MENDI was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ARANTZAZU MENDI belong to?

The ARANTZAZU MENDI belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ARANTZAZU MENDI carrying?

The ARANTZAZU MENDI was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ARANTZAZU MENDI?

The ARANTZAZU MENDI had a tonnage of 6646 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARANTZAZU MENDI?

The ARANTZAZU MENDI is classified as a steam ship.

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