Tenadores Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tenadores Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 43.916 N,2 24.51 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.731933
  • Longitude: -2.408500
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TENADORES
Type steam ship
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 2, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Tenadores is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 46 43.916 N, 2 24.51 W off the coast of France in the Bay of Biscay. Originally documented in British and French hydrographic records, this wreck covers and uncovers with the tide, with parts such as the boilers visible at extreme low tide. Historical survey updates note positional refinements based on French charts and Admiralty notices, with a position accuracy within 100 meters.

Surveying Details

H2722/82 8.7.85 WK, WHICH COVERS & UNCOVERS, IN 464359N, 022426W [EUR]. (BREST NM 85 22 34). CHART AS ST IN 464407N, 022437W. R/P. 29.3.88 SHOWN AS ST IN 464359N, 022426W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. BOILERS SHOW AT EXTREME LOW TIDE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562065). CHART AS ST IN 464359N, 022426W [EUR]. NC 2663. 12.10.01 SHOWN AS ST IN 4644.006N, 0224.656W [EUR] ON BA 2646 [2000 EDN] & 2663 [1989 EDN], PRESUMABLY MOVED DUE TO BN TOPMARK. RETAIN FRENCH POSN. 13.5.05 SHOWN IN 4643.923N, 0224.513W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7402 [2ND EDN 2002, ADOPTION]. NC 2997.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK BASSE FLORE REEFS DURING FOG. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562065).

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FAQ

Where is the TENADORES wreck located?

The TENADORES wreck is located at coordinates 46 43.916 N,2 24.51 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TENADORES?

The seabed around the TENADORES lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TENADORES discovered?

The wreck of the TENADORES was discovered in 1985.

What country did the TENADORES belong to?

The TENADORES belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the TENADORES?

The TENADORES is classified as a steam ship.

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