Other Wreck 18961

Field Value
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 24.5 N,16 57.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.408333
  • Longitude: -16.958333
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

Submerged Obstruction near Cabo Bardas at coordinates 22 24.5 N 16 57.5 W. This underwater hazard was originally reported as an 8-meter (26-foot) object located 16.6 meters at a 290-degree bearing from Cabo Bardas in depths of approximately 29 fathoms. Historical survey records suggest this obstruction may be a submerged floating object potentially struck by a vessel. While structural details remain unconfirmed, maritime databases categorize this site as a submerged underwater obstruction. Mariners navigating the waters off the coast of Western Sahara should exercise caution near these coordinates.

Surveying Details

H1408/66 21.1.72 26FT [8.0MTR] OBSTN 26FT (8MTRS) REPD 290 DEG, 16.6M FROM CABO BARDAS IN 29 FMS. (CADIZ NM 1671(P)/71). CONSIDER THIS IS PROBABLY A SUBMERGED FLOATING OBJECT STRUCK BY A SHIP. NCA.

General Comments

DETAILS TRANSFERRED TO 103401337

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