Principe De Las Asturias Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Principe de las asturias Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 56.5 S,45 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -23.941667
  • Longitude: -45.216667
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS
Type merchant vessel
Flag ES
Length 140.2 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 8371
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Surveying Details STRUCK ROCKS ABOUT 3 MILES E OF PONTA BOI AND SANK IN ABOUT 22FMS. (DODS). H1285/81 23.10.81 H1285/81 23.10.81 WK HAS BEEN LOCATED NEAR PONTA DO BOI, SAO SEBASTIAO ISLAND. (P IAZZETTI, 12.10.81). POSN 235600S, 451300W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2009

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK ROCKS IN THICK FOG WHILE ON PASSAGE BARCELONA FOR BUENOS AIRES, VIA LAS PALMAS. SEVERAL OF HER BOILERS EXPLODED CAUSING HER TO CAPSIZE AND BREAK IN TWO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS wreck located?

The PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS wreck is located at coordinates 23 56.5 S,45 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS?

The seabed around the PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS sink?

The PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS sank on Mar 5, 1916.

When was the wreck of the PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS was discovered in 1916.

What country did the PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS belong to?

The PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS?

The PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS had a tonnage of 8371 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS?

The PRINCIPE DE LAS ASTURIAS is classified as a merchant vessel.

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