Marquis De Mudela Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marquis de mudela Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 23.895 N,1 16.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.398250
  • Longitude: -1.280000
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARQUIS DE MUDELA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 85.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1930
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H7396/17 3.1.18 WK, 2 MASTS SHOWING ABOVE HW, IN 452400N, 011750W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 7/18. H1302/19 4.1.19 POSN CONFIRMED. (PARIS NM). H2967/22 18.5.22 ERASE WK (1917) IN 452542N, 011848W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H8479/33 10.1.34 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH CHART IN 452400N, 011804W. DELETE. - NM 115/33. H3272/53 18.1.54 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 452358N, 011740W ON FRENCH CHART. NC 2664. H2770/69 12.1.78 WK PA 26MTRS [14FMS] IN 452357N 011636W OR 201DEGS, 12.18M FROM CORDOUAN LT. (BREST NM 77 50 27). - NM 174/78. 9.4.85 LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14551125. 29.7.86 SHOWN AS WK PA 26MTRS IN 452400N, 011636W. NC 2664. SEP 2009000062843 12.8.09 SHOWN AS WK 26MTRS IN 4523.946N, 0116.683W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2014/000228408 3.11.14 NOW WK 23.5MTRS IN 4523.91N, 0116.78W [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 44/65/14). - NM 5365/14.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT in 1883 BY A STEPHEN & SONS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIA ANON DE NAV IZARRA. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.(DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BILBAO TO NEWPORT. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the MARQUIS DE MUDELA wreck located?

The MARQUIS DE MUDELA wreck is located at coordinates 45 23.895 N,1 16.8 W.

How deep is the MARQUIS DE MUDELA and where exactly is it located?

The MARQUIS DE MUDELA lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 45 23.895 N,1 16.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARQUIS DE MUDELA?

The seabed around the MARQUIS DE MUDELA lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the MARQUIS DE MUDELA sink?

The MARQUIS DE MUDELA sank on Aug 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MARQUIS DE MUDELA discovered?

The wreck of the MARQUIS DE MUDELA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MARQUIS DE MUDELA belong to?

The MARQUIS DE MUDELA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the MARQUIS DE MUDELA carrying?

The MARQUIS DE MUDELA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the MARQUIS DE MUDELA?

The MARQUIS DE MUDELA had a tonnage of 1930 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARQUIS DE MUDELA?

The MARQUIS DE MUDELA is classified as a steam ship.

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