Cataluna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cataluna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 38.067 N,16 0.533 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.634450
  • Longitude: -16.008883
Wreck Depth 4.9 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATALUNA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 117 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3665
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1923
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 1989

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck CATALUNA located off the coast of Western Sahara in the Atlantic Ocean. The wreck position is 23 38.067 N, 16 0.533 W. Survey data indicates this is a charted underwater obstruction. Historical survey records track the shifting position of the wreck from its initial discovery in 1932 to its current confirmed status. The wreck site features a recorded least depth of 4.9 meters. It is documented in international hydrographic charts and Spanish nautical publications as a dangerous underwater obstacle. This maritime hazard is identified by the name CATALUNA and serves as a critical point of reference for coastal navigation in these Atlantic waters.

Surveying Details

H5830/32 10.11.32 ST SHOWN IN 233805N, 160012W ON FRENCH 2835. NE 1230. H2934/32 11.11.32 TEMP BUOY HAS DISAPPEARED. (SAN FERNANDO NM 35/899/32). NCA. H8400/33 10.4.34 POSN NOW 233807N, 160012W. (HN, CAPT LAIDLAW). BR STD. 13.12.55 NOW CHARTED IN 233807N, 160030W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2078. H4718/70 9.3.72 WK, LEAST DEPTH 4.9MTRS IN 233806N, 160034W. (CADIZ NM 169/72). - NM 541/72. 3.9.81 SHOWN AS DW ON SPANISH 52B [1980 EDN]. AWAIT LARGER SCALE. 29.3.89 WK 4.9MTRS SHOWN IN 233804N, 160032W ON SPANISH 578. NC 1690

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY W DENNY & BROS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA ATLANTICA. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 654NHP. WRECKED AT RIO DE ORO. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 38.067 N,16 0.533 W
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FAQ

Where is the CATALUNA wreck located?

The CATALUNA wreck is located at coordinates 23 38.067 N,16 0.533 W.

How deep is the CATALUNA and where exactly is it located?

The CATALUNA lies at a depth of about 4.9 meters and is located at coordinates 23 38.067 N,16 0.533 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CATALUNA?

The seabed around the CATALUNA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CATALUNA sink?

The CATALUNA sank on Mar 27, 1923.

When was the wreck of the CATALUNA discovered?

The wreck of the CATALUNA was discovered in 1932.

What country did the CATALUNA belong to?

The CATALUNA belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the CATALUNA?

The CATALUNA had a tonnage of 3665 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATALUNA?

The CATALUNA is classified as a steam ship.

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