Dos Hermanos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dos hermanos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 34.033 N,0 33.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.567217
  • Longitude: 0.556950
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOS HERMANOS
Type sailing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1952
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 1966
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

DOS HERMANOS shipwreck located at coordinates 40 34.033 N, 0 33.417 E near San Carlos in the Mediterranean Sea. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note that the sinking position was originally reported near San Carlos Light, though subsequent surveys in 1955 and 1966 deleted the charted masts and amended the wreck status to dead and removed from active charting.

Surveying Details

H7871/52 29.12.52 H7871/52 29.12.52 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 403402N, 003325E, OR 207DEGS, 2.7M FROM SAN CARLOS LT. (CADIZ NM 46/1070). CHART AS DW (MASTS). - NM 2678/52. H1876/53 30.8.55 H1876/53 30.8.55 DELETE (MASTS). (HAMBURG NM 2238/55). - NM 1997/55. H1876/53 6.4.66 H1876/53 6.4.66 DELETE. (CADIZ NM 51/1418/65). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 324/66.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 34.033 N,0 33.417 E
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FAQ

Where is the DOS HERMANOS wreck located?

The DOS HERMANOS wreck is located at coordinates 40 34.033 N,0 33.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOS HERMANOS?

The seabed around the DOS HERMANOS lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the DOS HERMANOS sink?

The DOS HERMANOS sank on Nov 7, 1952.

When was the wreck of the DOS HERMANOS discovered?

The wreck of the DOS HERMANOS was discovered in 1952.

What type of wreck is the DOS HERMANOS?

The DOS HERMANOS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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