Castillo Coca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Castillo coca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 27.367 N,8 18.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.456117
  • Longitude: -8.310000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTILLO COCA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 79.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1739
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1947
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Surveying Details 22.9.72 VESSEL SANK AT SEGANO POINT, NEAR ENTRANCE TO FERROL. (DODS). NCA, POSN 432722N, 081836W [UND] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 25, 2022

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1919 BY KJOBENHAVNS FLYDEDOK & SKIBSV. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESSA NACIONAL 'ELCANO' S.A. RAN ONTO ROCKS AT SEGANO POINT, N SPAIN, AT THE ENTRANCE TO FERROL AND SANK. 26 LIVES WERE LOST AND 4 SAVED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CASTILLO COCA wreck located?

The CASTILLO COCA wreck is located at coordinates 43 27.367 N,8 18.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTILLO COCA?

The seabed around the CASTILLO COCA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CASTILLO COCA sink?

The CASTILLO COCA sank on Dec 2, 1947.

When was the wreck of the CASTILLO COCA discovered?

The wreck of the CASTILLO COCA was discovered in 1947.

What country did the CASTILLO COCA belong to?

The CASTILLO COCA belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the CASTILLO COCA?

The CASTILLO COCA had a tonnage of 1739 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTILLO COCA?

The CASTILLO COCA is classified as a steam ship.

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