Zorrozaure Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Zorrozaure Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.311 N,9 44.921 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.655183
  • Longitude: -9.748683
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZORROZAURE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 36 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 33
Orientation 30
Tonnage 205
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH284/410/03 28.12.00 SUNK IN 5139.35N, 0944.85W [OSI]. APPROX DEPTH 8MTRS. (MRCC DUBLIN & LL 11.12.00). PLOTS ON CHARTED DANGER LINE. INS AS DW. BR STD. HH282/410/03 23.7.01 LOCATED BETWEEN 5139.299N, 0944.883W [OSI] AND 5139.283N, 0944.899W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.9MTRS. LENGTH 33MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. LENGTH 33MTRS. FLOATING NETS ATTACHED TO THE WK ARE VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. UNLIT SPAR BUOY WITH ISO DANGER TOPMARK ATTACHED TO THE WK. (COMMISIONERS OF IRISH LIGHTS, LTR DTD 18.5.01). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 3350/01. SEP 2008/000031150 15.4.08 BUOY HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. (COMMISIONERS OF IRISH LIGHTS, LTR DTD 7.4.08). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2008

Circumstances of loss

30.11.00 BUILT OF STEEL IN 1961 IN SPAIN. VESSEL LAST HEARD OF ON 30.11.00 WHEN SHE REPORTED BEING IN DIFFICULTIES 140 MILES S OF MIZZEN HEAD. CREW OF 13 ON BOARD. ON 8.12.00 DIESEL SLICK AND FISH BOXES NOTED IN BANTRY BAY JUST E OF CASTELTOWNBERE. VESSEL DIVED BY IRISH NAVY AND IDENTITY CONFIRMED.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ZORROZAURE wreck located?

The ZORROZAURE wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.311 N,9 44.921 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ZORROZAURE?

The seabed around the ZORROZAURE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the ZORROZAURE sink?

The ZORROZAURE sank on Nov 30, 2000.

When was the wreck of the ZORROZAURE discovered?

The wreck of the ZORROZAURE was discovered in 2000.

What country did the ZORROZAURE belong to?

The ZORROZAURE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ZORROZAURE?

The ZORROZAURE had a tonnage of 205 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZORROZAURE?

The ZORROZAURE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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