Capricho Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Capricho Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
24 4.793 N,15 50.61 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.079883
  • Longitude: -15.843500
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPRICHO
Type carrier
Flag ES
Length 28.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Tonnage 118
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.1.70 SANK IN 240500N, 155000W, IN ABOUT 12FMS. (LLOYDS 199). H795/62 18.2.70 DW PA IN 240500N, 155000W. (CADIZ NM 3/87/70). - NM 361/70. H2592/72 7.4.72 NDW IN 240500N, 155000W. (CADIZ NM 304/72). BR STD. 12.5.77 SHOWN AS DW PA ON US 51022 [1976 EDN]. NCA. 3.9.81 SHOWN AS NDW ON SPANISH 52B [DEC 1980 EDN]. HH417/500/03 7.10.96 NDW IN 240500N, 154954W. (SPANISH NM 39/1147/96). BR STD. SEP 2006/000403363 5.1.07 DWPA SHOWN IN 2404.90N, 1550.00W [UND] ON FRENCH 6083 [3RD EDN' 2006]. SPANISH CHARTS ARE THE AUTHORITY IN THE AREA. RETAIN AS NDWPA IN EXISTING POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2020

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CAPRICHO wreck located?

The CAPRICHO wreck is located at coordinates 24 4.793 N,15 50.61 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPRICHO?

The seabed around the CAPRICHO lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the CAPRICHO sink?

The CAPRICHO sank on Jan 10, 1970.

When was the wreck of the CAPRICHO discovered?

The wreck of the CAPRICHO was discovered in 1970.

What country did the CAPRICHO belong to?

The CAPRICHO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the CAPRICHO carrying?

The CAPRICHO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CAPRICHO?

The CAPRICHO had a tonnage of 118 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPRICHO?

The CAPRICHO is classified as a carrier.