Hernan Cortes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hernan cortes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
38 58.4 N,1 17.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.973333
  • Longitude: 1.296667
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HERNAN CORTES
Type pilot boat
Tonnage 147
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4018/70 13.2.80 REPORTED SUNK WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOWING, IN 385824N, 011748E, IN MIDDLE OF DIGUE DE ABRIGO, PUERTO SAN ANTONIO. (CADIZ TNM 42/80). NCA YET. 20.2.80 OWNER APPARENTLY ABANDONED VESSEL. (LLOYDS VOL.239). NCA. H4018/70 4.6.81 CADIZ TNM 42/80 CANCELLED. (CADIZ NM 366/81) NCA. 2.6.01 NOT SHOWN ON BA 2834 [JUL'01 EDN], WHICH QUOTES SPANISH SURVEYS OF 1981-1990 IN SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM. AS SPANISH TNM CANCELLED IN 1981 PRESUMED WK REMOVED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1855. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANTONIO FIORAVANTI FERNANDEZ. SANK DUE TO A LEAK & ABANDONED. (LLOYDS VOL.239).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 58.4 N,1 17.8 E
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FAQ

Where is the HERNAN CORTES wreck located?

The HERNAN CORTES wreck is located at coordinates 38 58.4 N,1 17.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HERNAN CORTES?

The seabed around the HERNAN CORTES lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HERNAN CORTES discovered?

The wreck of the HERNAN CORTES was discovered in 1980.

What was the tonnage of the HERNAN CORTES?

The HERNAN CORTES had a tonnage of 147 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERNAN CORTES?

The HERNAN CORTES is classified as a pilot boat.