San Bartholomeo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
San bartholomeo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.364 N,6 19.889 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.906067
  • Longitude: -6.331483
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag ES
Tonnage 976
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1597
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1291/80 14.10.80 WK, THOUGHT TO DATE FROM ARMADA PERIOD OR JUST AFTER, REPORTED IN 495416N, 061950W [OGB]. SEVERAL PIECES OF VERY LARGE BRONZE BELL RECOVERED WHICH, WHEN WHOLE, MUST HAVE WEIGHED AROUND 2500LBS. ALSO BRONZE CANNON LOCATED. (DEPT OF TRADE MNA 58/26/068 & TELECON 14.10.80). NCA YET, TO BE DESIGNATED. AWAIT STATUTORY ORDER. H1270/80 INS RESTRICTED AREA, RADIUS 250MTRS, CENTRED ON 495416N, 061950W [OGB]. (PROTECTION OF WKS (DESIGNATION NO 4) ORDER 1980, STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 128/80). BR STD. H1270/83 AMEND RADIUS OF RESTRICTED AREA TO 100MTRS. (PROTECTION OF WKS (DESIGNATION OF WKS (DESIGNATION NO 4 ORDER) AMENDMENT) ORDER 1983, STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 1456/83). BR STD. HH230/400/06 9.5.06 RESTRICTED AREA AMENDED TO RADIUS 150MTRS, CENTRED ON 4954.364N, 0619.889W [WGD]. (PROTECTION OF WKS (DESIGNATION)(ENGLAND)(NO 1) ORDER 2006, STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 1178/06). PREVIOUS DESIGNATIONS REVOKED. AMEND POSN & RADIUS OF REST'D AREA. - NM 2652/06. SEP 2019/000100083 22.4.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017. UNDER 'THE PROTECTION OF WRECKS ACT 1973' AND NFS. (AND SEP 2019000100268). NCA
Last Amended Date May 9, 2019

Circumstances of loss

8.10.1597 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE REMAINS OF THE GREAT LEVANTINE 'SAN BARTHOLOMEO', WHICH WAS PART OF SPANISH FLEET WHICH LEFT FERROL 8.10.1597 AND WAS LOST. (APPENDIX 1 TO DESIGNATION APPLICATION, 23.9.80).

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FAQ

Where is the SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.364 N,6 19.889 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 1, 1597.

When was the wreck of the SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY)?

The SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 976 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY)?

The SAN BARTHOLOMEO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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