Barge Wreck 18983

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 31.99 N,6 16.54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.533167
  • Longitude: -6.275667
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck site located at coordinates 36 31.99 N, 6 16.54 W near the coast of Cadiz, Spain. This maritime obstruction consists of the remains of two submerged barges. These underwater wrecks are identified as live uncharted records, with structural reports indicating they cover at high water. Marine navigation data confirms these obstructions are situated in the vicinity of the Spanish coastline. Mariners should exercise caution when navigating this area as these structural barge remains are not consistently represented on all navigational charts.

Surveying Details

HH360/470/02 20.4.01 HH360/470/02 20.4.01 WKS OF 2 BARGES LIE IN 3632.07N, 0616.46W [EUR]. COVER AT HW. (MV ARKLOW DAWN, EMAIL DTD 9.4.01). CHART AS ST. BR STD. 1.2.01 1.2.01 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 4430 [1ST EDN MAY'01, LARGEST SCALE], HOWEVER CHART CARRIES NOTE THAT ONLY THE MOST IMPORTANT WRECKS ARE SHOWN. RETAIN AS LIVE UNCHARTED RECORD. NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. DELETE. BR STD.

General Comments

2 WKS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 31.99 N,6 16.54 W
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