Alegria No.1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Alegria no.1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 18.5 N,72 39.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.308333
  • Longitude: -72.661667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Mean Sea Level
Name ALEGRIA NO.1
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 30.5 m
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1976
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.4.76 REPORT THAT VESSEL AGROUND IN 215700N, 714500W APPROX. VESSEL NOW TWO-THIRDS SUBMERGED. (LL, 20.4.76). NCA. H2337/72 20.5.81 NOW REPORTED ON E TIP OF MAYAGUANA REEF. (THE GOVERNOR, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS, 2.6.76). POSN AMENDED TO 221742N, 723800W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 26.10.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED. FILING POSN: 2218.5B, 7239.7W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2006

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON REEF IN NORTH CAICOS AND CREW ABANDONED VESSEL. LATER DISCOVERED TO BE CARRYING MARIJUANA IN ONE OF HOLDS. INCAPABLE OF BEING REFLOATED. LATER, POSN OF WRECK AMENDED TO E TIP OF MAYAGUANA REEF. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ALEGRIA NO.1 wreck located?

The ALEGRIA NO.1 wreck is located at coordinates 22 18.5 N,72 39.7 W.

When did the ALEGRIA NO.1 sink?

The ALEGRIA NO.1 sank on Apr 17, 1976.

When was the wreck of the ALEGRIA NO.1 discovered?

The wreck of the ALEGRIA NO.1 was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ALEGRIA NO.1 belong to?

The ALEGRIA NO.1 belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the ALEGRIA NO.1?

The ALEGRIA NO.1 had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALEGRIA NO.1?

The ALEGRIA NO.1 is classified as a motor vessel.

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