Otoyo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Otoyo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 26.708 N,9 31.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.445133
  • Longitude: -9.530000
Water Depth 195 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OTOYO
Type fishing vessel
Flag ES
Tonnage 232
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck OTOYO located at coordinates 40 26.708 N, 9 31.8 W sank in deep water on February 6 1996 and remains retained on navigational charts despite conflicting regional chart data

Surveying Details

HH363/420/02 6.2.96 HH363/420/02 6.2.96 SANK IN 402642.5N, 093148W. (LL, 1.2.96). BR STD. 20.3.01 20.3.01 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 24202 [OCT 2000 EDN]. NCA, RETAIN ON NE 3634 AS PLOTS IN DEEP WATER. 3.9.02 3.9.02 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 25RO3 [1ST EDN JAN 00]. NCA, RETAIN ON NE 3634. 19.6.03 19.6.03 NOT SHOWN ON PORTGUESE 23202 [1ST EDN APR'01] OR SPANISH ADOPTION 42 [APR'01 EDN]. EXISTANCE OF WK QUERIED WITH PORTUGUESE HO. HH100/351/20 24.6.03 HH100/351/20 24.6.03 NO INFORMATION HELD WITH REGARD TO THIS WK. (FERNANDO MAIA PIMENTEL, PORTUGUESE HO, E-MAIL DTD 23.6.03) NCA, RETAIN AS CHARTED.

Circumstances of loss

CREW OF NINE RESCUED. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the OTOYO wreck located?

The OTOYO wreck is located at coordinates 40 26.708 N,9 31.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OTOYO?

The seabed around the OTOYO lies at approximately 195 meters deep.

When did the OTOYO sink?

The OTOYO sank on Jan 25, 1996.

When was the wreck of the OTOYO discovered?

The wreck of the OTOYO was discovered in 1996.

What country did the OTOYO belong to?

The OTOYO belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the OTOYO?

The OTOYO had a tonnage of 232 tons.

What type of wreck is the OTOYO?

The OTOYO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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