Sociedad Gaztelupe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sociedad gaztelupe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 54.971 N,7 0.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.916183
  • Longitude: -7.001067
Water Depth 168 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE
Type fishing vessel
Flag ES
Length 29.7 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 172
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.4.69 SANK 37 MILES NW OF THE BUTT OF LEWIS OR IN 585500N, 070000W IN 92FMS. (LL, 22.4.69). 12.3.97 INS AS NDW PA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

22.4.69 EX-GAZELUPE '54. BUILT IN 1952 BY AST DE MURUETA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGEL MARJIARENA Y CIA. 4 CYLINDER IOL ENGINE. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH FRENCH TRAWLER BAYARD. 2 DEAD, 4 INJURED AND 7 LOST IN SEA. (LL, 22.4.69).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 54.971 N,7 0.064 W
Sociedad Gaztelupe on Wreck Map Sociedad Gaztelupe Wreck on Google Map

More Fishing Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE wreck located?

The SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE wreck is located at coordinates 58 54.971 N,7 0.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE?

The seabed around the SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE lies at approximately 168 meters deep.

When did the SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE sink?

The SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE sank on Apr 12, 1969.

When was the wreck of the SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE discovered?

The wreck of the SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE belong to?

The SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE belonged to ES.

What cargo was the SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE carrying?

The SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE?

The SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE had a tonnage of 172 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE?

The SOCIEDAD GAZTELUPE is classified as a fishing vessel.

Back to Wrecks