Conde De Figols Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status lifted
Conde de figols Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 35.837 N,6 22.28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.597283
  • Longitude: -6.371333
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONDE DE FIGOLS
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 53 m
Width 9 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 677
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers CAN BUOY 'B1'
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2005

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Conde de Figols is a historical underwater obstruction located off the coast of Rota, Spain, at the geographical coordinates 36 35.837 N, 6 22.28 W. Originally reported following a sinking incident in March 1969, the vessel was identified in the vicinity of the Rota Mole. Historical hydrographic survey records indicate that the wreck was historically marked by a navigational can buoy before being cleared. This entry serves as a permanent record for the location of the former wreck site off the Spanish Atlantic coast near Cadiz.

Surveying Details

H2767/69 17.3.69 H2767/69 17.3.69 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 7M W OF COAST IN VICINITY OF ROTA. (LL 1968). NCA, POSN 363700N, 063000W FOR FILING ONLY. H2767/69 11.9.69 H2767/69 11.9.69 DW PA (MAST) SHOWN IN 363615, 062202W, 225DEGS, 1M OFF ROTA MOLE LT [APPROX], MARKED BY CAN BUOY B1. (CADIZ NM 1024/69). NC 86, NC 93. H2767/69 30.9.70 H2767/69 30.9.70 WK & BUOY REMOVED. (CADIZ NM 1132/70). AMEND TO LIFT. DELETE. NE 86.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1958 BY ASTILLEROS T. RUIZ DE VELASCO, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AVILES Y AZNAR, S.A.. ON PASSAGE FROM TENERIFE TO BARCELONA. PROBABLY SANK DUE TO A LEAKAGE. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 35.837 N,6 22.28 W
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FAQ

Where is the CONDE DE FIGOLS wreck located?

The CONDE DE FIGOLS wreck is located at coordinates 36 35.837 N,6 22.28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONDE DE FIGOLS?

The seabed around the CONDE DE FIGOLS lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the CONDE DE FIGOLS sink?

The CONDE DE FIGOLS sank on Aug 13, 1968.

When was the wreck of the CONDE DE FIGOLS discovered?

The wreck of the CONDE DE FIGOLS was discovered in 1968.

What country did the CONDE DE FIGOLS belong to?

The CONDE DE FIGOLS belonged to ES.

What cargo was the CONDE DE FIGOLS carrying?

The CONDE DE FIGOLS was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid,oil.

What was the tonnage of the CONDE DE FIGOLS?

The CONDE DE FIGOLS had a tonnage of 677 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONDE DE FIGOLS?

The CONDE DE FIGOLS is classified as a motor vessel.

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