Abgara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Abgara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 45 N,72 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.750000
  • Longitude: -72.916667
Water Depth 1300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABGARA
Type steam ship
Flag LV
Length 114.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4422
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.11.95 SUNK IN 204500N, 725500W APPROX. (LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). REPORTED SUNK 15M SE OF GREAT INAGUA ISLAND IN 204715N, 725735W APPROX. (DODS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY W GRAY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LATVIAN SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE SAVANNAH LA MAR AND KINGSTON, JAMAICA FOR MONTREAL. TORPEDOED BY U-108. (DODS, LL WW2, WW2SL AND AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the ABGARA wreck located?

The ABGARA wreck is located at coordinates 20 45 N,72 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ABGARA?

The seabed around the ABGARA lies at approximately 1300 meters deep.

When did the ABGARA sink?

The ABGARA sank on May 6, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ABGARA discovered?

The wreck of the ABGARA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ABGARA belong to?

The ABGARA belonged to LV.

What cargo was the ABGARA carrying?

The ABGARA was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the ABGARA?

The ABGARA had a tonnage of 4422 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABGARA?

The ABGARA is classified as a steam ship.

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