Villasandino Wreck

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Villasandino Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.454 N,4 33.68 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.824233
  • Longitude: -4.561333
Wreck Depth 0.82 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILLASANDINO
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 84 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.2
Tonnage 1820
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1925
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 7.9.70 7.9.70 BOILERS DRY 3FT AT EXTREME LWS, BOW INSHORE ABOUT 30FT FROM REST OF WK. RUDDER AND PROPELLER 15FT OFF BOTTOM, 3 BOILERS 16FT OFF BOTTOM. WK BROKEN TO DOUBLE BOTTOMS WITH WINCHES SCATTERED. (R DAVIS, 5.9.70). CHART AS OBSTN DRIES 3FT (0.9MTRS). BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5049.331N, 0433.767W. 10.8.11 10.8.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1159). SURVEY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FOOT OF CLIFFS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. NCA. RSDRA2024000279944 18.10.24 EXAM'D 17.09.23; IN 5049.454N, 0433.680W [WGD] LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.82MTRS. (HI1820 SWATH BATHYMETRY SURVEY, MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY) AMEND FOUL 0.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2024

Circumstances of loss

EX-AMAYA, EX-JULIO. BUILT IN 1888 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOS BY CIA NAV GASCUNA. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 176 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDERS. PASSAGE AYR FOR BAYONNE. STOPPED WHEN CONDENSER PIPES FRACTURED AND ALLOWED WATER TO ENTER THE ENGINE ROOM. SS BRITISH CHANCELLOR MADE FOUR ATTEMPTS TO TAKE HER IN TOW BUT THE HAWSER PARTED ON EACH OCCASION, VILLASANDINO'S WINDLASS WAS BROKEN AND BOLLARDS TORN AWAY. CREW RECOVERED AND VESSEL WENT ASHORE. (SIBI & CORNISH SHIPWRECKS).

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FAQ

Where is the VILLASANDINO wreck located?

The VILLASANDINO wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.454 N,4 33.68 W.

How deep is the VILLASANDINO and where exactly is it located?

The VILLASANDINO lies at a depth of about 0.82 meters and is located at coordinates 50 49.454 N,4 33.68 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLASANDINO?

The seabed around the VILLASANDINO lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the VILLASANDINO sink?

The VILLASANDINO sank on Feb 28, 1925.

When was the wreck of the VILLASANDINO discovered?

The wreck of the VILLASANDINO was discovered in 1970.

What country did the VILLASANDINO belong to?

The VILLASANDINO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the VILLASANDINO carrying?

The VILLASANDINO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VILLASANDINO?

The VILLASANDINO had a tonnage of 1820 tons.

What type of wreck is the VILLASANDINO?

The VILLASANDINO is classified as a steam ship.

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