Cantabria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cantabria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 12.936 N,3 49.02 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.215600
  • Longitude: -3.817000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CANTABRIA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 80.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1803
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1932
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1288/75 4.11.75 WRECKAGE LIES IN 30FT AT HW SPRING ABOUT 25FT FROM WESTERN SIDE OF STEEPLE COVE IN POSN SHOWN ON P.64 OF 'DEVON SHIPWRECKS'. WRECKAGE COMPLETELY BROKEN UP BUT 2 BOILERS STANDING UPRIGHT. (R FIELDS, 29.9.75). NCA. POSN 501254N, 034857W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 16.8.11 NOT ABLE TO ACCESS POSN. TOO CLOSE INSHORE. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1356). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND IN FOG WHILE EN ROUTE BILBAO TO NEWCASTLE. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL III).

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the CANTABRIA wreck located?

The CANTABRIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.936 N,3 49.02 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CANTABRIA?

The seabed around the CANTABRIA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CANTABRIA sink?

The CANTABRIA sank on Dec 13, 1932.

When was the wreck of the CANTABRIA discovered?

The wreck of the CANTABRIA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the CANTABRIA belong to?

The CANTABRIA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the CANTABRIA carrying?

The CANTABRIA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CANTABRIA?

The CANTABRIA had a tonnage of 1803 tons.

What type of wreck is the CANTABRIA?

The CANTABRIA is classified as a steam ship.