El Molinon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
El molinon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 11.405 N,9 4.052 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.190083
  • Longitude: -9.067533
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EL MOLINON
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 91.5 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1970
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the vessel EL MOLINON is located at coordinates 37 11.405 N, 9 4.052 W. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office indicate the ship sank in approximately 40 fathoms of water, initially being charted as a non-dangerous wreck. Later international chart updates and fishing charts reference the position near the Iberian coast in Atlantic waters, though historical entries noted discrepancies with Spanish and Portuguese chart editions before being historically classified as dead or deleted and subsequently updated with revised positions on regional marine charts.

Surveying Details

H2765/69 24.2.70 H2765/69 24.2.70 SANK IN 371100N, 090400W IN 40FMS [APPROX]. (LLOYDS VOL.199). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 9.11.78 9.11.78 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 44. NCA. 23.3.79 23.3.79 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 13 [DEC '78 EDN]. AMEND TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 10.1.06 10.1.06 NDW SHOWN IN 3711.325N, 0903.972W [EUR] ON PORTUGUESE FISHING CHART 24P05 [1ST EDN JAN 2000]. SHOWN AS NDW. BA 3635 [MAY'05 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1966 BY S.A. JULIANA CONSTRUCCIONES GIJONESA, GIJON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GUMERSINDO JUNQUERA, S.A.. ON PASSAGE FROM MARBELLA TO AVILES. SPRANG A LEAK IN HER HOLD, LISTED & SANK OFF THE SW COAST OF PORTUGAL. ONE MAN LOST, REMAINDER RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EL MOLINON wreck located?

The EL MOLINON wreck is located at coordinates 37 11.405 N,9 4.052 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EL MOLINON?

The seabed around the EL MOLINON lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the EL MOLINON sink?

The EL MOLINON sank on Jan 17, 1970.

When was the wreck of the EL MOLINON discovered?

The wreck of the EL MOLINON was discovered in 1970.

What country did the EL MOLINON belong to?

The EL MOLINON belonged to ES.

What cargo was the EL MOLINON carrying?

The EL MOLINON was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the EL MOLINON?

The EL MOLINON had a tonnage of 1997 tons.

What type of wreck is the EL MOLINON?

The EL MOLINON is classified as a motor vessel.

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