Beirao Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Beirao Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 36.692 N,8 46.967 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.611533
  • Longitude: -8.782783
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEIRAO
Type trawler
Flag PT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater shipwreck Beirao located at coordinates 40 36.692 N, 8 46.967 W off the coast of Portugal near Lisbon, reported as a dangerous sunken obstruction with confirmed historical survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office.

Surveying Details

H2765/69 12.1.82 H2765/69 12.1.82 REPD SUNK, WITH MAST SHOWING, IN 403636N, 084700W [LIS]. (LISBON NM 242/81) - NM 214/82. H2765/69 18.3.82 H2765/69 18.3.82 WK NOW STATED TO BE DANGEROUS AND POSN APPROX. (LISBON NM 82/82) - NM 784/82. HH363/350/01 11.1.91 HH363/350/01 11.1.91 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 59 [AUG 1990 EDN]. CONFIRMED STILL TO EXIST. (PORTUGUESE HO TELEX, 21.12.90). DW PA IN 403646N, 084653E [EUR]. (LISBON NM 165/91& CADIZ NM 97/91). NFA. 17.8.12 17.8.12 [WGD] POSN: 4036.692N, 0846.967W.

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FAQ

Where is the BEIRAO wreck located?

The BEIRAO wreck is located at coordinates 40 36.692 N,8 46.967 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEIRAO?

The seabed around the BEIRAO lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BEIRAO discovered?

The wreck of the BEIRAO was discovered in 1981.

What country did the BEIRAO belong to?

The BEIRAO belonged to PT.

What type of wreck is the BEIRAO?

The BEIRAO is classified as a trawler.

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