Lootensia (Or Mortensia) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
lifted
|
Lootensia (or mortensia) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
37 34.833 N,0 58.75 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 37.580550
- Longitude: -0.979167
|
| Wreck Depth |
12.8 m
|
| Water Depth |
16 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
LOOTENSIA (OR MORTENSIA) |
|
Type
|
sailing vessel
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Gravel |
| Original Detection Year |
1922 |
| Last Detection Year |
1962 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 15, 2008 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck information for the vessel LOOTENSIA (or MORTENSIA) located off the coast of Cartagena, Spain. The underwater obstruction is positioned at coordinates 37 34.833 N, 0 58.75 W. Historical records indicate the wreck site has a depth of 12.8 meters and is surrounded by a danger line. The wreck is situated near the Navidad Mole at Cartagena Port. Historically, masts were visible above the waterline, though ongoing removal operations and charting updates have classified the status of this submerged site. Mariners are advised to maintain clearance when entering the harbor due to the proximity of the obstruction to shipping lanes. This site remains a significant maritime feature for navigational charts in the Mediterranean region.
Surveying Details
H8169/22 14.12.22 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 373450N, 005845W, OR 100MTRS NE OF FL.R. LT ON NAVIDAD MOLE AT CARTAGENA PT. AT NIGHT A WHITE LT IS EXHIBITED FROM ONE OF THE MASTS, WHICH ARE VISIBLE BY DAY. ALL CLASSES OF SHIPS CAN ENTER HBR AS LONG AS THEY GIVE A SMALL CLEARANCE TO THE WK. (MADRID NM 39/619/22). INS AS ST (1922) LT. - NM 35/23. H8169/22 16.2.24 AMEND TO DEPTH 12.8MTRS [7FMS] SURROUNDED BY DANGER LINE. (MADRID NM 7/200/24). - NM 379/24. H4314/54 11.8.54 REMOVAL OPS IN PROGRESS. (MADRID TNM 27/552/54). NCA, TEMPORARY INFORMATION ONLY. 7.2.62 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 3613. AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. NC 1194.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
37 34.833 N,0 58.75 W
Lootensia (Or Mortensia) on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the LOOTENSIA (OR MORTENSIA) wreck located?
The LOOTENSIA (OR MORTENSIA) wreck is located at coordinates 37 34.833 N,0 58.75 W.
How deep is the LOOTENSIA (OR MORTENSIA) and where exactly is it located?
The LOOTENSIA (OR MORTENSIA) lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 37 34.833 N,0 58.75 W.
How deep is the seabed around the LOOTENSIA (OR MORTENSIA)?
The seabed around the LOOTENSIA (OR MORTENSIA) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the LOOTENSIA (OR MORTENSIA) discovered?
The wreck of the LOOTENSIA (OR MORTENSIA) was discovered in 1922.
What type of wreck is the LOOTENSIA (OR MORTENSIA)?
The LOOTENSIA (OR MORTENSIA) is classified as a sailing vessel.