Cuba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cuba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.643 N,1 19.033 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.494050
  • Longitude: -1.317217
Wreck Depth 32.67 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CUBA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 57.8 m
Width 8.3 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 77
Tonnage 730
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1917
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/14 26.3.99 LOCATED IN 5029.617N, 0119.00W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK OF STEAMER. LIES NW/SE WITH BOWS NW. HIGHEST POINTS ARE THE BOILER AND ENGINE AT 4MTRS. SEABED SHINGLE. (M PRITCHARD, 9.3.99). CHARTED DEPTH 35MTRS. INS AS WK 30MTRS. - NM 1592/99. HH100/351/18 3.9.02 DIVED 6.02 AND IDENTIFIED AS 'CUBA' BY THE BELL. COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE AND DONKEY BOILERS LIE IN LINE AND FORM THE HIGHEST PART OF THE WK, WHICH STANDS SOME 5MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED BY DIVE COMPUTER. THE IRON HULL STANDS NO MORE THAN 1-2MTRS HIGH. HARD SEABED OF CHALK AND SHINGLE. (D C WENDES, EMAIL DTD 20.8.02). NCA. HH090/962/01 4.12.02 EXAM'D 24.7.02 IN 5029.644N, 0119.033W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.4, FOUL 32.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.4 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 74MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000123102 13.10.21 EXAM�D 3.10.20 IN 5029.643N, 0119.033W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.67TRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 5MTRS. ORIENTATION 077/257 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2021

Circumstances of loss

EX-PORTUGAL. BUILT IN 1883 BY ACTIES GS WESER, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIES SEIL & DAMP. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 83HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BRISTOL FOR KASTRUP. CARGO SALTPETRE. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN SS KRONPRIS OLAU.

General Comments

BOWS NW, COLLAPSED, HIGHEST POINT IS BOILER AND ENGINE

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FAQ

Where is the CUBA wreck located?

The CUBA wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.643 N,1 19.033 W.

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

The CUBA lies at a depth of about 32.67 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.643 N,1 19.033 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CUBA?

The seabed around the CUBA lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the CUBA sink?

The CUBA sank on Feb 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CUBA discovered?

The wreck of the CUBA was discovered in 1999.

What country did the CUBA belong to?

The CUBA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the CUBA carrying?

The CUBA was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the CUBA?

The CUBA had a tonnage of 730 tons.

What type of wreck is the CUBA?

The CUBA is classified as a steam ship.

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