23 De Agosto Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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23 de agosto Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
23 15 N,82 20 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 200 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | 23 DE AGOSTO |
| Type | tanker |
| Flag | CU |
| Cargo | flammable liquids and gases |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 27, 1989 |
| Original Detection Year | 1989 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH671/351/01 11.7.89 WAS SUNK APPROX. 5 MILES OFF HAVANA. (LL 19.6.89). WAS SUNK APPROX 10 MILES OFF HAVANA IN 1600MTRS OF WATER. (LL 7.7.89). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 3, 2008 |
Circumstances of loss
EXPLOSION, FOLLOWED BY FIRE, TOOK PLACE WHILE LOADING GASOLINE AT BERTH AT NICO LOPEZ OIL REFINERY. WAS TOWED FROM HARBOUR AND SCUTTLED. (LL).
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