Castillo De Salas (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Castillo de salas (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 17.93 N,5 50.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.298833
  • Longitude: -5.834833
Water Depth 4600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION)
Type bulk carrier
Flag ES
Length 265 m
Width 40.1 m
Draught 20
Tonnage 56455
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2909/85 12.3.86 BOW SECTION SUNK AND DISPOSED OF 39MILES OFF CABO PENAS. (LL 25.2.86). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1980 BY 'ASTANO' - ASTILLEROS Y TALLERES DEL NOROESTE, SA, FERROL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESSA NACIONAL ELCANO DE LA MARINA MERCANTE SA. PASSAGE HAMPTON ROADS FOR GIJON. RAN AGRUND NEAR GIJON DURING A STORM. BROKE IN TWO FOUR DAYS LATER. CREW OF 32 RECOVERED. BOW SECTION WAS REFLOATED, TOWED OUT TO SEA AND SCUTTLED. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 44 17.93 N,5 50.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 44 17.93 N,5 50.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 4600 meters deep.

When did the CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) sink?

The CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) sank on Feb 23, 1986.

When was the wreck of the CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION)?

The CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 56455 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION)?

The CASTILLO DE SALAS (BOW SECTION) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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