Delfina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Delfina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 46.92 N,6 25.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.782000
  • Longitude: -6.418000
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DELFINA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 104.2 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3037
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 1940 SANK AT ENTRANCE TO BAR BETWEEN CHIPIONA & BONANZA. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WW1 VOL.3). NCA, POSN 364700N, 062500W, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE GIJON TO SEVILLE. RAN AGROUND AND SANK AT ENTRANCE TO BAR BETWEEN CHIPIONA AND BONANZA. BUILT BY TYNE IRON S.B. CO. LTD. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WWI VOL.3 PAGE 67).

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FAQ

Where is the DELFINA wreck located?

The DELFINA wreck is located at coordinates 36 46.92 N,6 25.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DELFINA?

The seabed around the DELFINA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the DELFINA sink?

The DELFINA sank on Feb 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DELFINA discovered?

The wreck of the DELFINA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the DELFINA belong to?

The DELFINA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the DELFINA carrying?

The DELFINA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DELFINA?

The DELFINA had a tonnage of 3037 tons.

What type of wreck is the DELFINA?

The DELFINA is classified as a steam ship.

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