23 De Agosto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
23 de agosto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
23 15 N,82 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.250000
  • Longitude: -82.333333
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).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 15 N,82 20 W
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FAQ

Where is the 23 DE AGOSTO wreck located?

The 23 DE AGOSTO wreck is located at coordinates 23 15 N,82 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the 23 DE AGOSTO?

The seabed around the 23 DE AGOSTO lies at approximately 200 meters deep.

When did the 23 DE AGOSTO sink?

The 23 DE AGOSTO sank on Jun 27, 1989.

When was the wreck of the 23 DE AGOSTO discovered?

The wreck of the 23 DE AGOSTO was discovered in 1989.

What country did the 23 DE AGOSTO belong to?

The 23 DE AGOSTO belonged to CU.

What cargo was the 23 DE AGOSTO carrying?

The 23 DE AGOSTO was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What type of wreck is the 23 DE AGOSTO?

The 23 DE AGOSTO is classified as a tanker.