Cachuelo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cachuelo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 59.9 N,5 0.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.998333
  • Longitude: -5.001667
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CACHUELO
Type trawler
Flag ES
Length 38.4 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 293
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.1.76 5.1.76 VESSEL SANK IN 460000N, 050000W APPROX. (LLOYDS 29.12.75). NCA. TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE WHICH BROKE OUT IN MAIN ENGINE.

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FAQ

Where is the CACHUELO wreck located?

The CACHUELO wreck is located at coordinates 45 59.9 N,5 0.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CACHUELO?

The seabed around the CACHUELO lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the CACHUELO sink?

The CACHUELO sank on Oct 23, 1975.

When was the wreck of the CACHUELO discovered?

The wreck of the CACHUELO was discovered in 1975.

What country did the CACHUELO belong to?

The CACHUELO belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the CACHUELO?

The CACHUELO had a tonnage of 293 tons.

What type of wreck is the CACHUELO?

The CACHUELO is classified as a trawler.

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