De Antigua Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
De antigua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
45 29.933 N,2 20.09 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 45.498883
- Longitude: -2.334833
|
| Wreck Depth |
90 m
|
| Water Depth |
104 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
DE ANTIGUA |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
ES |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 2, 1975
|
| Original Detection Year |
1975 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 19, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck DE ANTIGUA is located off the coast of Ondarroa, Spain, in the Bay of Biscay. The official wreck position is recorded at coordinates 45 29.933 N, 002 20.09 W. This underwater obstruction, historically identified as a non-dangerous wreck and later a dangerous wreck, rests at an approximate depth of 90 meters. According to UK Hydrographic Office surveying details, the vessel sank approximately 150 meters off the Ondarroa shoreline. French nautical charts, including chart 7070 (INT 1804), categorize the DE ANTIGUA as an underwater wreck with the site position refined in modern surveys to 45 29.949 N, 002 20.139 W. Maritime records indicate the site has been monitored since 1975, appearing in various international hydrographic records and databases as a permanent underwater navigational obstruction.
Surveying Details
5.5.75 SANK ABOUT 150M OFF ONDARROA. (LLOYDS VOL.220). 30.8.79 30.8.79 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 453000N, 022000W ON FRENCH 6788. NCA. 9.4.85 9.4.85 LISTED IN FRENCH RECORDS 1984, NO.14552033. 29.7.86 29.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 92MTRS ON FRENCH 7070 [1985 EDN]. NC 2664. 16.8.00 16.8.00 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 90MTRS ON FRENCH 6991 [2000 EDN]. NCA, AWAIT LARGER SCALE FRENCH CHART. 12.8.09 SEP 2009000062843 12.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 90MTRS IN 4529.949N, 0220.139W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER REPORTED LEAK. CREW RESCUED. (LLOYDS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
45 29.933 N,2 20.09 W
De Antigua on Wreck Map
De Antigua Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the DE ANTIGUA wreck located?
The DE ANTIGUA wreck is located at coordinates 45 29.933 N,2 20.09 W.
How deep is the DE ANTIGUA and where exactly is it located?
The DE ANTIGUA lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 45 29.933 N,2 20.09 W.
How deep is the seabed around the DE ANTIGUA?
The seabed around the DE ANTIGUA lies at approximately 104 meters deep.
When did the DE ANTIGUA sink?
The DE ANTIGUA sank on May 2, 1975.
When was the wreck of the DE ANTIGUA discovered?
The wreck of the DE ANTIGUA was discovered in 1975.
What country did the DE ANTIGUA belong to?
The DE ANTIGUA belonged to ES.
What type of wreck is the DE ANTIGUA?
The DE ANTIGUA is classified as a trawler.