Mar Caspio 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
Mar caspio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 31.847 N,1 31.83 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.530783
  • Longitude: -1.530500
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAR CASPIO
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 104.2 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3080
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1937
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.9.71 AGROUND ON BAR OF RIVER ADOUR. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WWI VOL 3, & DODS). NCA, POSN 433155N, 013145W FOR FILING ONLY. 8.9.08 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7430 [INT 1849] [2007 EDN, 1:10,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NC 1175.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1919 BY E FINCH & CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 513NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA MARITIMA DEL NERVION. PASSAGE TYNE FOR BAYONNE. RAN AGROUND ON BAR OF RIVER ADOUR AFTER BEING DAMAGED BY GUNFIRE, DURING SPANISH HOSTILITIES. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the MAR CASPIO wreck located?

The MAR CASPIO wreck is located at coordinates 43 31.847 N,1 31.83 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAR CASPIO?

The seabed around the MAR CASPIO lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MAR CASPIO sink?

The MAR CASPIO sank on Mar 29, 1937.

When was the wreck of the MAR CASPIO discovered?

The wreck of the MAR CASPIO was discovered in 1937.

What country did the MAR CASPIO belong to?

The MAR CASPIO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the MAR CASPIO carrying?

The MAR CASPIO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MAR CASPIO?

The MAR CASPIO had a tonnage of 3080 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAR CASPIO?

The MAR CASPIO is classified as a steam ship.

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