Cazengo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cazengo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 7.91 N,1 19.878 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.131833
  • Longitude: -1.331300
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAZENGO
Type steam ship
Flag PT
Length 103.9 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 3009
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as the CAZENGO is located off the coast of Mimizan, France, in the Bay of Biscay. The official wreck position is 44 07.910N, 001 19.878W. Historically identified in hydrographic surveys as a dangerous wreck, the site has undergone multiple position amendments since its initial sinking. The wreck is charted on French nautical charts as a dangerous wreck, with current data confirming the position at 44 07.910N, 001 19.878W (WGD). This underwater obstruction is monitored for maritime safety and navigation, classified as a designated wreck site in the region of Mimizan.

Surveying Details

H1302/19 4.1.19 H1302/19 4.1.19 SUNK 441700N, 012030W, OR 315DEGS, 6M FROM MIMIZAN. (PARIS NM). H1135/21 22.2.21 H1135/21 22.2.21 POSN AMENDED TO 440920N, 011946W. (PARIS NM 293/21). - NM 406/21. H801/61 28.2.61 H801/61 28.2.61 SHOWN AS DW PA ON FRENCH 174. NE 2665. 16.10.78 16.10.78 DW SHOWN IN 440758.2N, 011945W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6786 [1978 EDN]. BR STD. 6.10.09 SEP 2009000085522 6.10.09 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 4407.910N, 0119.878W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6786 [2ND EDN 2009, 1:130,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LISBON FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 91 IN THE BAY OF BISCAY, NEAR ST JEAN DE LUZ. (LL WW1 & DER KRIEG ZUR ZEE)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 44 7.91 N,1 19.878 W
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FAQ

Where is the CAZENGO wreck located?

The CAZENGO wreck is located at coordinates 44 7.91 N,1 19.878 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAZENGO?

The seabed around the CAZENGO lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the CAZENGO sink?

The CAZENGO sank on Oct 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CAZENGO discovered?

The wreck of the CAZENGO was discovered in 1919.

What country did the CAZENGO belong to?

The CAZENGO belonged to PT.

What cargo was the CAZENGO carrying?

The CAZENGO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CAZENGO?

The CAZENGO had a tonnage of 3009 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAZENGO?

The CAZENGO is classified as a steam ship.

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