Neso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Neso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 38.19 N,5 52.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.636500
  • Longitude: -5.868000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NESO
Type tanker
Tonnage 12907
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1976
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.4.76 20.4.76 WK GROUNDED ON PLAYA DE XAGO, BETWEEN AVILES AND CABO PLENAS. (LLOYDS VOL.224). NCA, POSN 433815N, 055200W FOR FILING ONLY. 1.6.76 1.6.76 REPD THAT SALVAGE OPERATIONS TO BREAK UP WK IN SITU STARTED. (LLOYDS VOL.224). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1957 BY HITACHI ZOSEN, OSAKA. UNDER TOW FROM FALMOUTH TO SPAIN FOR DEMOLITION. GROUNDED ON PLAYA DE XAGO, BETWEEN AVILES AND CABO PLENAS AFTER TOW BROKE. UNABLE TO BE REFLOATED, WAS BROKEN UP WHERE SHE GROUNDED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NESO wreck located?

The NESO wreck is located at coordinates 43 38.19 N,5 52.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NESO?

The seabed around the NESO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the NESO sink?

The NESO sank on Apr 15, 1976.

When was the wreck of the NESO discovered?

The wreck of the NESO was discovered in 1976.

What cargo was the NESO carrying?

The NESO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NESO?

The NESO had a tonnage of 12907 tons.

What type of wreck is the NESO?

The NESO is classified as a tanker.

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