Urmaya Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Urmaya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 28 N,9 0.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.466667
  • Longitude: -9.013333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name URMAYA
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 55.5 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.4
Tonnage 575
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5087/77 4.12.84 H5087/77 4.12.84 RAN AGROUND AT PUNTA BESUNGUEIROS, ISLA SALVORA, AROSA BAY. (LL, 5.11.84). NCA, POSN 422800N, 090048W FOR FILING. H5087/77 12.3.85 H5087/77 12.3.85 VESSEL CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 4.3.85).
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1968 BY S.A. BALENCIAGA, ZUMAYA. WRECKED WHEN SHE RAN AGROUND DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE WHILE ON PASSAGE TO VILLAGARCIA. ALL 9 CREW SAVED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY JOSE ABEIJON CAMINA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the URMAYA wreck located?

The URMAYA wreck is located at coordinates 42 28 N,9 0.8 W.

When did the URMAYA sink?

The URMAYA sank on Nov 2, 1984.

When was the wreck of the URMAYA discovered?

The wreck of the URMAYA was discovered in 1984.

What country did the URMAYA belong to?

The URMAYA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the URMAYA carrying?

The URMAYA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the URMAYA?

The URMAYA had a tonnage of 575 tons.

What type of wreck is the URMAYA?

The URMAYA is classified as a motor vessel.

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