Vizcaya Wreck

Field Value
Vizcaya Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 47.266 N,73 55.550 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.787770
  • Longitude: -73.925830
Reported Year 1890
Name VIZCAYA
Type sailing vessel
Flag Spain
Length 87.5 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 2458
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo merchandise
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1890

Circumstances of loss

COLLISION W/ "CORNELIUS HARGRAVES"

General Comments

AKA: Spanish Ship; Stantder, Owner: Compania Transatlantica, Year Built: 1872, Where Built: London, England, Construction: Iron, Home Port: Barcelona, Spain, Departure Port: New York, NY, Destination Port: Havana, Cuba, Master: Francisco Cunill, Crew: 69, Passengers: 17, Lives Lost: 69, Ship Value: $400,000, Cargo Value: $350,000, USLSS Station: Barnegat, Misc Information: aka "Spanish Wreck"

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FAQ

Where is the VIZCAYA wreck located?

The VIZCAYA wreck is located at coordinates 39 47.266 N,73 55.550 W.

When did the VIZCAYA sink?

The VIZCAYA sank on Oct 29, 1890.

What country did the VIZCAYA belong to?

The VIZCAYA belonged to Spain.

What cargo was the VIZCAYA carrying?

The VIZCAYA was carrying merchandise.

What was the tonnage of the VIZCAYA?

The VIZCAYA had a tonnage of 2458 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIZCAYA?

The VIZCAYA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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