Ancon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ancon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 47.6 N,64 39.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.793333
  • Longitude: -64.661667
Water Depth 1000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANCON
Type carrier
Flag PE
Length 101.5 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2998
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH637/350/01 31.10.90 SANK IN 114736N, 643942W. (LL 5.10.90 & VENEZUELAN NM 95/90). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-RIO TIGRE '83, EX-PANGRI II '80, EX-EIDAI MARU NO 7 '76, EX-KAMOGAWA MARU NO 1 '72. BUILT IN 1970 BY SHIN YAMAMOTO ZOSWNSHO KK, KOCHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INTERCONTINENTAL MARITIMA SA. PASSAGE SIDOR TERMINAL, MILE 196, RIVER ORINOCO FOR TAMPICO. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ANCON wreck located?

The ANCON wreck is located at coordinates 11 47.6 N,64 39.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANCON?

The seabed around the ANCON lies at approximately 1000 meters deep.

When did the ANCON sink?

The ANCON sank on Sep 28, 1990.

When was the wreck of the ANCON discovered?

The wreck of the ANCON was discovered in 1990.

What country did the ANCON belong to?

The ANCON belonged to PE.

What cargo was the ANCON carrying?

The ANCON was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ANCON?

The ANCON had a tonnage of 2998 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANCON?

The ANCON is classified as a carrier.

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