Antilles Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Antilles Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 54.069 N,61 10.746 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.901150
  • Longitude: -61.179100
Wreck Depth 0.5 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTILLES
Type liner
Flag FR
Length 182.3 m
Width 24.4 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 180
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 285
Tonnage 19828
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1959/71 15.1.71 REPD FIRMLY AGROUND 015DEG 300YDS FROM DOUBLE RK; HEADING 285DEG. (HMS LONDONDERRY). H1959/71 2.4.71 ST IN 125354N, 611042W. (FRENCH NM 71 05 37). H2091/71 2.4.71 ST IN 125354N, 611048W. (US NM 8/680/71). H2091/71 25.5.71 ST 140DEG 0.28M FROM SINGLE RK. (HMS HECLA, HN). INS ST CONSPIC. - NM 827/71. H2091/71 20.3.71 FIXED BY RESECTING AND INTERSECTING BOW AND STERN; BOW 148DEG 2.7C; STERN 137.5DEG,3.5C & MIDDLE 141DEG 3.2C FROM SINGLE RK. (HMS HECLA, HN & K6318/1). 16.11.90 APPEARS TO BREAKING HER BACK WITH STERN SLIPPING INTO DEEPER WATER. (MS5 PHOTO PLOT PG1997-FC7). 31.7.91 SHOWN IN 125403N, 611045W ON NC 793. SEP 2017/000130865 04.7.17 EXAM'D 23.1.17, WRECK LOCATED IN 1254.063N, 6110.735W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH 0.5MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. LENGTH 180MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 350/170 DEGS. NFS. (FUGRO LIDAR SURVEY 2016/2017, HI 1530). AMEND DW 0.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 9, 2017
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Circumstances of loss

2.1.71 BUILT IN 1953 BY ARSENAL DE BREST, BREST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE SA. SAILED POINTE A PITRE ON 2.1.71 ON WINTER CARRIBEAN CRUISE & WAS PASSING THROUGH THE GRENADINES BOUND FOR BARBADOS WHEN SHE GROUNDED ON REEF LYING OFF NORTH POINT, MUSTIQUE. WAS BADLY HOLED & WHEN FUEL WAS JETTISONED A FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE ROOM WHICH SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE SHIP. ALL CREW & PASSENGERS WERE RESCUED. BURNT OUT HULK LATER BROKE IN TWO. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ANTILLES wreck located?

The ANTILLES wreck is located at coordinates 12 54.069 N,61 10.746 W.

How deep is the ANTILLES and where exactly is it located?

The ANTILLES lies at a depth of about 0.5 meters and is located at coordinates 12 54.069 N,61 10.746 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTILLES?

The seabed around the ANTILLES lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ANTILLES sink?

The ANTILLES sank on Jan 8, 1971.

When was the wreck of the ANTILLES discovered?

The wreck of the ANTILLES was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ANTILLES belong to?

The ANTILLES belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ANTILLES?

The ANTILLES had a tonnage of 19828 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTILLES?

The ANTILLES is classified as a liner.

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