Atxeri Mendi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atxeri mendi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 9.772 N,6 3.493 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.162867
  • Longitude: -6.058217
Wreck Depth 76 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATXERI MENDI
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 88.4 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 86.1
Sonar Width 11.5
Shadow Height 10.1
Orientation 43
Tonnage 2424
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0000.0,,002.3,030
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details 2.9.18 M41001 2.9.18 POSN 6 M SE OF TUSKER LTHO. (BOT WR 191/5). 8.9.18 M014192 8.9.18 5 MILES SE OF TUSKER LTH. (AP MILFORD). AUBD 319/190 L 150 FT, H 36 FT, D 140/320. (C IN C WA). H3058/53 18.5.53 H3058/53 18.5.53 INS AS NDWPA IN 520920N, 060320W. NC 1410. 21.11.72 21.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 35FMS. NE 1410. H3140/69 13.5.77 H3140/69 13.5.77 LOCATED 28.10.76 IN 520944.9N, 060325.6W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 79 IN GEN DEPTH 97MTRS. DCS3 HEIGHT 12.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 040/220 DEG. LENGTH 90MTRS. WK APPEARS INTACT. (HMS FAWN, HI 55/76 & 44/75). BR STD. 24.8.12 24.8.12 EXAM'D 5209.7723N, 0603.4931W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 76.9 N GEN DEPTH 87MTRS. SCOUR 2.3MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 86.1MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS, HT 10.1MTRS. LIES 043/223 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. (INFOMAR CV 12_02, VIA K SHEEHAN, MARINE INSTITUTE, IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 23.8.12). INTACT, UPRIGHT, SCOUR EXTENDS SOME 40MTRS N AROUND BOW. AMEND WK 76MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY W GREY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANIA NAVIERA SOTA U AZNAR. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 246 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR BARCELONA. TORPEDED BY UB-125. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NE, STERN COLLAPSING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 9.772 N,6 3.493 W
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FAQ

Where is the ATXERI MENDI wreck located?

The ATXERI MENDI wreck is located at coordinates 52 9.772 N,6 3.493 W.

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

The ATXERI MENDI lies at a depth of about 76 meters and is located at coordinates 52 9.772 N,6 3.493 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ATXERI MENDI?

The seabed around the ATXERI MENDI lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the ATXERI MENDI sink?

The ATXERI MENDI sank on Aug 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ATXERI MENDI discovered?

The wreck of the ATXERI MENDI was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ATXERI MENDI belong to?

The ATXERI MENDI belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ATXERI MENDI carrying?

The ATXERI MENDI was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ATXERI MENDI?

The ATXERI MENDI had a tonnage of 2424 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATXERI MENDI?

The ATXERI MENDI is classified as a steam ship.

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