Bnou I Shak (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bnou i shak (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 46.93 N,9 32.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.782167
  • Longitude: -9.534833
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION)
Type fishing vessel
Flag MA
Length 70 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH359/350/01 18.12.90 COLLISION REPORTED IN 424700N, 093200W, ABOUT 14M SW OF CAPE FINISTERRE. (LL 12.12.90). NCA. PLOTS IN OVER 200MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BROKE IN TWO DURING A COLLISION WITH SOUTH KOREAN MV CONTAINER 'HANJIN FELIXSTOWE'. FOR'D SECTION, ABOUT 45MTRS LONG AND INCLUDING THE ACCOMMODATION, SANK. STERN SECTION, 25MTRS LONG, REMAINED AFLOAT, DRIFTED AND WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY A SPANISH TUG. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 42 46.93 N,9 32.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 42 46.93 N,9 32.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION) sink?

The BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION) sank on Dec 10, 1990.

When was the wreck of the BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION) belonged to MA.

What type of wreck is the BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION)?

The BNOU I SHAK (BOW SECTION) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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