Mar Adriatico Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mar adriatico Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 43.11 N,1 21.976 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.718500
  • Longitude: -1.366267
Wreck Depth 17.8 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAR ADRIATICO
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 89.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 2410
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5619/17 29.9.17 WK, 2 MASTS SHOWING, IN 454328N, 012318W. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 167/17 & NM 1014/17. H1302/19 4.1.19 WK IN 454344N, 012310W APPROX, OR 315DEGS 0.5M FROM GIRONDE WHISTLE BUOY. (PARIS NM). - NM 658/19. H2967/22 18.5.22 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA (1917) IN 454300N, 012245W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2910. H3351/25 27.11.25 WK 18MTRS [9.75FMS] IN 454312N, 012200W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2910. H5696/31 13.8.31 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS, MARKED BY BUOYS. (PARIS NM 31 1444 31). NCA. H4203/32 15.6.32 2 MORE BUOYS LAID WHILE WORK OF SALVING CARGO PROCEEDS. (PARIS NM 23 1146 32). NCA, WK IS IN CHANNEL MARKED 'CLOSED TO NAVIGATION 1929'. H8479/33 10.1.34 SHOWN AS WK 18MTRS IN 454307N, 012204W ON FRENCH 5490. NE 2664. 31.1.77 SHOWN AS WK 17.8MTRS ON FRENCH 6335 [1976 EDN]. 19.9.83 SHOWN IN 454312N, 012154W ON FRENCH 6336 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910. 20.9.83 WK 17.8MTRS IN 454312N, 012154W [EUR]. LARGE MERCHANT VESSEL 'MAR ADRIATICO', LEAST DEPTH 17.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). 15.3.90 WK IN 454311N, 012154W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551039). 19.6.03 SHOWN AS WK PA 17.8MTRS IN 4543.130N, 0121.985W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7426 [INT 1845] [1ST EDN 2002]. NC 3057.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1895 BY W PICKERSGILL & SONS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIA MARITIMA DEL NERVION. SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN BAY OF BISCAY. (DODS).

General Comments

UK NM 3563/18

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 45 43.11 N,1 21.976 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAR ADRIATICO wreck located?

The MAR ADRIATICO wreck is located at coordinates 45 43.11 N,1 21.976 W.

How deep is the MAR ADRIATICO and where exactly is it located?

The MAR ADRIATICO lies at a depth of about 17.8 meters and is located at coordinates 45 43.11 N,1 21.976 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAR ADRIATICO?

The seabed around the MAR ADRIATICO lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the MAR ADRIATICO sink?

The MAR ADRIATICO sank on Feb 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MAR ADRIATICO discovered?

The wreck of the MAR ADRIATICO was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MAR ADRIATICO belong to?

The MAR ADRIATICO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the MAR ADRIATICO carrying?

The MAR ADRIATICO was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the MAR ADRIATICO?

The MAR ADRIATICO had a tonnage of 2410 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAR ADRIATICO?

The MAR ADRIATICO is classified as a steam ship.

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