Hatzia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hatzia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 24.94 N,2 58.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.415667
  • Longitude: -2.968000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HATZIA
Type yacht
Flag FR
Length 9 m
Draught 1.5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1980
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck HATZIA is located off the northern coast of Spain in the Bay of Biscay near Plencia at coordinates 43 24.94 N, 2 58.08 W. This underwater wreck site was originally reported after the vessel sank near Cape Machichaco, Bilbao on August 28, 1980. Subsequent marine data assessments indicate the HATZIA was destroyed upon the rocky coastline in this region. This underwater obstruction is noted in maritime records as a vessel wreck located in the shallow rocky waters near the coast, serving as a point of interest for navigation and maritime history in the Bay of Biscay.

Surveying Details

28.8.80 28.8.80 VESSEL SANK NEAR CAPE MACHICHACO, BILBAO. (LL, 26.8.80) NCA, POSN 432500N, 025900W FOR FILING ONLY. 11.2.03 11.2.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED. LLOYDS VOL.241 STATES VESSEL LATER LOCATED DESTROYED ON ROCKY COAST NEAR PLENCIA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY AMENDED TO 4325.00N, 0258.00W.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL LOCATED DESTROYED ON ROCKY COAST NEAR PLENCIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MR MOVELACQUE, WHO WAS SOLE CREW MEMBER AT TIME LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.241)

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FAQ

Where is the HATZIA wreck located?

The HATZIA wreck is located at coordinates 43 24.94 N,2 58.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HATZIA?

The seabed around the HATZIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HATZIA sink?

The HATZIA sank on Aug 21, 1980.

When was the wreck of the HATZIA discovered?

The wreck of the HATZIA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the HATZIA belong to?

The HATZIA belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the HATZIA?

The HATZIA is classified as a yacht.

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