Felix De Abasolo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Felix de abasolo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 43.219 N,2 9.818 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.720317
  • Longitude: -2.163633
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FELIX DE ABASOLO
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Tonnage 2076
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1910
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1910
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Surveying Details 11.5.81 11.5.81 SHOWN AS OBSTN (BOILERS) IN 494316N, 020944W ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1592-LP1. BR STD. 2.2.01 2.2.01 NOW CHARTED AS DANGER CIRCLE LEGEND 'WRECKAGE', IN 4943.275N, 0209.734W [EUR] ON BA 2845 [AUG 1985 EDN]. 6.12.03 6.12.03 [WGD] POSN: 4943.219N, 0209.818W. NE 2845.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2014

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED IN THICK FOG. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE FOR GENOA. CREW RESCUED BY SOLDIERS FROM FORT ALBERNEY, ALDERNEY. VESSEL BROKE HER BACK BECOMING A TOTAL LOSS. (WRECKED ON THE CHANNEL ISLANDS)..

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FAQ

Where is the FELIX DE ABASOLO wreck located?

The FELIX DE ABASOLO wreck is located at coordinates 49 43.219 N,2 9.818 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FELIX DE ABASOLO?

The seabed around the FELIX DE ABASOLO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the FELIX DE ABASOLO sink?

The FELIX DE ABASOLO sank on Jun 7, 1910.

When was the wreck of the FELIX DE ABASOLO discovered?

The wreck of the FELIX DE ABASOLO was discovered in 1910.

What country did the FELIX DE ABASOLO belong to?

The FELIX DE ABASOLO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the FELIX DE ABASOLO carrying?

The FELIX DE ABASOLO was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the FELIX DE ABASOLO?

The FELIX DE ABASOLO had a tonnage of 2076 tons.

What type of wreck is the FELIX DE ABASOLO?

The FELIX DE ABASOLO is classified as a steam ship.