Eca De Queros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eca de queros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 59.07 N,8 52.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.984500
  • Longitude: -8.868167
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ECA DE QUEROS
Type fishing vessel
Length 17 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 27, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the ECA DE QUEROS is located at coordinates 40 59.07 N, 8 52.09 W off the coast of Portugal. Originally recorded as having sunk near these coordinates in May 2000, the underwater obstruction has a complex charting history involving the UK Hydrographic Office and the Portuguese Hydrographic Office. While some nautical charts omit the wreck, others retain it as charted, and its exact underwater status has been a subject of hydrographic review and verification.

Surveying Details

HH363/420/03 15.5.00 HH363/420/03 15.5.00 SANK IN 4059.000N, 0852.000W. (LL, 12.5.00). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 3.9.02 3.9.02 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 24201 [1ST EDN JUL'99] & 25RO2 [1ST EDN JAN'00]. NCA, RETAIN ON NE 3634. 19.6.03 19.6.03 NOT SHOWN ON PORTGUESE 23202 [1ST EDN APR'01] OR SPANISH ADOPTION 42 [APR'01 EDN]. EXISTANCE OF WK QUERIED WITH PORTUGUESE HO. HH100/351/20 24.6.03 HH100/351/20 24.6.03 NO INFORMATION HELD WITH REGARD TO THIS WK. (FERNANDO MAIA PIMENTEL, PORTUGUESE HO, E-MAIL DTD 23.6.03) NCA, RETAIN AS CHARTED. 11.9.07 SEP 2007/000058260 11.9.07 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 62673 [2ND EDN' JUNE 07]. DELETE. BR STD. 27.12.07 SEP 2007/000089191 27.12.07 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGESE 24P01 [EDN 1 DTD 7.2007, 1:150,000]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH M CEMENT CARRIER CEMENTOR. CREW OF NINE RECOVERED BY FV 'ROMILDA PAULA'. (LLOYDS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 59.07 N,8 52.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the ECA DE QUEROS wreck located?

The ECA DE QUEROS wreck is located at coordinates 40 59.07 N,8 52.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ECA DE QUEROS?

The seabed around the ECA DE QUEROS lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the ECA DE QUEROS sink?

The ECA DE QUEROS sank on May 11, 2000.

When was the wreck of the ECA DE QUEROS discovered?

The wreck of the ECA DE QUEROS was discovered in 2000.

What type of wreck is the ECA DE QUEROS?

The ECA DE QUEROS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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