Guadiamar Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | lifted |
|
Guadiamar Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
43 19.5 N,2 24.833 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GUADIAMAR |
| Type | dredger |
| Flag | ES |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 4, 1973 |
| Original Detection Year | 1973 |
| Last Detection Year | 1977 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 6.6.73 6.6.73 SANK 300MTRS E OF ENTRANCE TO ONDARROA. (LLOYDS VOL.212). NCA. H1272/73 13.7.73 H1272/73 13.7.73 WK LIES 90DEGS, 325MTRS FROM BARRACOMUTURRA LT. (CADIZ NM 757T/73). NCA. H1272/73 23.1.74 H1272/73 23.1.74 WK LIES 92DEGS, 330MTRS FROM BARRACOMUTURRA LT. REMOVAL WORKS IN PROGRESS. WK IS TO BE COMPLETELY REMOVED. (CADIZ NM 1704/73). NCA, POSN 431930N, 022450W FOR FILING. H1272/73 24.3.77 H1272/73 24.3.77 TO BE EXPUNGED. (CADIZ NM 235/77). PRESUMABLY REMOVED, AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 16, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL WAS CARRYING A FULL LOAD OF SILT OUT TO SEA WHEN IT SANK 300MTRS E OF THE PORT ENTRANCE. IT IS THOUGHT TO HAVE STRUCK A ROCK & SPRUNG A LEAK. (LLOYDS VOL.212).
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