Juan Manuel Souto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Juan manuel souto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 29.9 N,5 32.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.498333
  • Longitude: -5.535000
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JUAN MANUEL SOUTO
Type fishing vessel
Flag ES
Tonnage 135
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Juan Manuel Souto lies in the deep waters of the Bay of Biscay at coordinates 46 29.9 N, 5 32.1 W. This underwater obstruction was reported following a sinking event recorded in February 1995. The wreck is situated at a general depth of 3200 meters, which is considered too deep for standard nautical charting purposes. As a deep-sea site in the North Atlantic, the structure remains in a remote location and is currently classified as non-charted for navigational safety.

Surveying Details

HH175/500/02 7.3.95 HH175/500/02 7.3.95 SANK IN 463000N, 053200W APPROX. (LL 16.2.95). GEN DEPTH 3200MTRS. NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

SUSTAINED ENGINE ROOM FIRE, WATER INGRESS AND LATER SANK. THIRTEEN CREW ABANDONED VESSEL IN LIFERAFT. LATER PICKED UP BY MV 'BOTTENSEE'.

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FAQ

Where is the JUAN MANUEL SOUTO wreck located?

The JUAN MANUEL SOUTO wreck is located at coordinates 46 29.9 N,5 32.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JUAN MANUEL SOUTO?

The seabed around the JUAN MANUEL SOUTO lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When did the JUAN MANUEL SOUTO sink?

The JUAN MANUEL SOUTO sank on Feb 15, 1995.

When was the wreck of the JUAN MANUEL SOUTO discovered?

The wreck of the JUAN MANUEL SOUTO was discovered in 1995.

What country did the JUAN MANUEL SOUTO belong to?

The JUAN MANUEL SOUTO belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the JUAN MANUEL SOUTO?

The JUAN MANUEL SOUTO had a tonnage of 135 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUAN MANUEL SOUTO?

The JUAN MANUEL SOUTO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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