Nuestra Seora De Las Nieves Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Nuestra seora de las nieves Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 14.367 N,2 52.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.239450
  • Longitude: -2.867500
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NUESTRA SEORA DE LAS NIEVES
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1968
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Nuestra Señora de las Nieves is located in the Alboran Sea off the coast of Morocco at coordinates 35 14.367 N, 2 52.05 W. Originally reported as a sinking position in 1968, historical surveying records from the UK Hydrographic Office confirm that the vessel was subsequently salvaged. Following the successful salvage operation, the wreck site was officially amended to reflect its lifted status, and previous navigational restrictions or warnings for the area were cancelled. This site remains a point of interest for maritime historical records in the Western Mediterranean region near the Moroccan coastline.

Surveying Details

H3922/53 3.12.68 H3922/53 3.12.68 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 351422N, 025203W. (CADIZ NM 46/1471/68). CHART AS DW. R/S. H3922/53 12.12.68 H3922/53 12.12.68 VESSEL SALVAGED. (CADIZ NM 47/1497/68). AMENDED TO LIFT. CANCELL R/S ACTION.

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FAQ

Where is the NUESTRA SEORA DE LAS NIEVES wreck located?

The NUESTRA SEORA DE LAS NIEVES wreck is located at coordinates 35 14.367 N,2 52.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NUESTRA SEORA DE LAS NIEVES?

The seabed around the NUESTRA SEORA DE LAS NIEVES lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NUESTRA SEORA DE LAS NIEVES discovered?

The wreck of the NUESTRA SEORA DE LAS NIEVES was discovered in 1968.

What type of wreck is the NUESTRA SEORA DE LAS NIEVES?

The NUESTRA SEORA DE LAS NIEVES is classified as a fishing vessel.

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