ACHONDO
Basque fishing vessel sunk in the winter of 1986 after running aground against the shallows known as “La Negra”. Located between the Estelas Islands and the Cíes Islands on a sand and rock bottom, between 24 and 38 meters deep, almost completely lying on its port side. This wreck gives shelter to large conger eels and innumerable fish of different species. Steel stern colonized by various encrusting species. Throughout its almost 40 meters in length, its wooden deck, large masts and machines ending in the forecastle can be seen.
Various sources
LOCATION
Autonomous Community: Galicia
Provincia: Pontevedra
Localidad: Vigo
Centers
- Center: ATLANTIS Diving Center http://www.buceo.net/
- Center: Diving Center Buceo Balea http://www.buceobalea.com/
- Center: Islas Cies Diving Center http://www.buceoislascies.com/
REQUEST DETAILS
Apelativo: Atxondo
Año del hundimiento: 1986
Causas: Encallado
Eslora: 38
Manga: 7
Puntal (altura): 4
Profundidad máxima: 38
Profundidad media: 30
Profundidad mínima: 24