Naranco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Naranco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 56.997 N,1 8.558 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.949950
  • Longitude: 1.142633
Wreck Depth 19.47 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NARANCO
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 64.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Sonar Length 76.3
Sonar Width 15.8
Shadow Height 10.1
Orientation 39
Tonnage 984
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1959
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4915/59 12.2.60 CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 60FT, FOUL AT 61FT. GEN DEPTH 85-100FT. (THV MERMAID, 10.9.59). INS AS WK 10FMS. BR STD. H5824/60 3.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 61FT. (HMS SCOTT, 10.5.60). H4418/70 29.10.71 AMEND TO SW 18.2MTRS. NC 1892. H4959/73 21.5.76 REPORTED TO LIE 153DEGS, 275MTRS, FROM CHARTED POSN IN 505656.5N, 010837.6E APPROX. POSN BY HIFIX. BASED ON DCS3 TRACE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, SIG DTD 20.5.76). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H4199/78 6.10.78 LOCATED 21.9.77 IN 505658N, 010840E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29-30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 31-32MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.7MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS. LYING 040/220DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI/77). NCA HH090/711/01 30.1.97 EXAM'D 3.8.96 IN 505700.0N, 010833.9E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.4, FOUL AT 20.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.9 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 045/225DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 711). NOT FULLY SWEPT, LEAST E/S DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. RETAIN SW 18.2MTRS REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/921/01 21.9.01 EXAM'D 19.7.01 IN 5056.993N, 0108.551E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.2, FOUL 18.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.2 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.2MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (NP 1016, HI 921). RETAIN SW 18.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 26.07.16; IN 5056.997N, 0108.558E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.47MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 76.3MTRS, WIDTH 15.8MTRS, HEIGHT 10.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 039/219 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT, UPRIGHT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 19.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN COLLISION IN FOG WITH THE 'GOLDSTONE' ON VOYAGE FROM AVILES TO ROTTERDAM, 20 SURVIVORS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA ANJEL ALVAREZ SA. BUILT IN 1920 BY ASTILLEROS DE GRIJON.

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FAQ

Where is the NARANCO wreck located?

The NARANCO wreck is located at coordinates 50 56.997 N,1 8.558 E.

How deep is the NARANCO and where exactly is it located?

The NARANCO lies at a depth of about 19.47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 56.997 N,1 8.558 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NARANCO?

The seabed around the NARANCO lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the NARANCO sink?

The NARANCO sank on Aug 23, 1959.

When was the wreck of the NARANCO discovered?

The wreck of the NARANCO was discovered in 1959.

What country did the NARANCO belong to?

The NARANCO belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the NARANCO?

The NARANCO had a tonnage of 984 tons.

What type of wreck is the NARANCO?

The NARANCO is classified as a motor vessel.

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