Mar Antartico Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mar antartico Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 36.612 N,8 52.307 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.610200
  • Longitude: -8.871783
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAR ANTARTICO
Type trawler
Flag PT
Length 25 m
Width 6.1 m
Tonnage 134
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the trawler Mar Antartico is located off the coast of Portugal in the Atlantic Ocean at coordinates 40 36.612 N, 8 52.307 W. Officially classified as a non-dangerous wreck that poses no threat to navigation, the underwater obstruction has been charted and updated across multiple hydrographic surveys since its sinking in 1979.

Surveying Details

H2765/69 5.7.79 WK OF TRAWLER MAR ANTARTICO LIES IN 403636N, 085212W [LIS]. NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (LISBON NM 182/79). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 1.7.83 NDW SHOWN IN 403636N, 085200W [LIS] ON PORTUGUESE 2 [CORR. TO 128/83]. NCA. 29.10.91 SHOWN IN 403639N, 085209W [LIS] ON PORTUGUESE 33 [1991 EDN]. NCA. 20.3.01 [EUR] POSN: 4036.770N, 0852.190W. NE 3634. 8.2.12 SHOWN IN 4036.612N, 0852.307E [WGD] ON PT436403 [EDN 2.2]. SEP 2012/000029556 8.2.12 NDW IN 4036.612N, 0852.307E [WGD]. (PORTUGESE NM 1/111/12).

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE OFF OVAR, PORTUGAL, & SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MAR ANTARTICO wreck located?

The MAR ANTARTICO wreck is located at coordinates 40 36.612 N,8 52.307 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAR ANTARTICO?

The seabed around the MAR ANTARTICO lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MAR ANTARTICO discovered?

The wreck of the MAR ANTARTICO was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MAR ANTARTICO belong to?

The MAR ANTARTICO belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the MAR ANTARTICO?

The MAR ANTARTICO had a tonnage of 134 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAR ANTARTICO?

The MAR ANTARTICO is classified as a trawler.

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