Where is the MERCEDES DEL MAR wreck located?

The MERCEDES DEL MAR wreck is located at coordinates 43 44.93 N,6 15.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERCEDES DEL MAR?

The seabed around the MERCEDES DEL MAR lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

The MERCEDES DEL MAR sank on Dec 4, 1989.

The wreck of the MERCEDES DEL MAR was discovered in 1989.

The MERCEDES DEL MAR belonged to ES.

The MERCEDES DEL MAR was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

The MERCEDES DEL MAR had a tonnage of 1929 tons.

The MERCEDES DEL MAR is classified as a container ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Mercedes del mar Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	43 44.93 N,6 15.09 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 43.748833 Longitude: -6.251500
Water Depth	300 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	MERCEDES DEL MAR
Type	container ship
Flag	ES
Length	79.9 m
Width	12.8 m
Draught	5.5
Tonnage	1929
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Dec 4, 1989
Original Detection Year	1989
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	HH359/350/01 11.1.90 HH359/350/01 11.1.90 REPORTED IN DISTRESS IN 434300N, 061500W, APPROX. (LL 6.12.89). SANK 9 MILES N OF CAPE VIDIO. (LL 7.12.89). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 10.4.00 10.4.00 TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date	Aug 1, 2014

TOOK ON SEVERE LIST FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE ALICANTE TO TENERIFE WITH ABOUT 75 CONTAINERS.

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