Apostolos Andreas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Apostolos andreas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 31.75 N,75 45.783 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.529167
  • Longitude: -75.763050
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name APOSTOLOS ANDREAS
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 11.6
Orientation 67
Tonnage 5405
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3543/68 26.1.68 ST IN 183224N, 754530W. (SS CAMITO HN). - NM 290/68. H3543/68 7.7.68 US REPORT POSN: 183310N, 754545W. (WASHINGTON NM 2562/68). NCA. H3543/68 9.8.72 AMEND TO DW IN 183224N, 754530W. (HMS HECLA HN 5/72). - NM 1589/72. 5.7.82 DW PA SHOWN ON GERMAN 888 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H3543/68 25.6.85 MAIN ENGINE OF UNKNOWN WK, WHICH APPEARS ABOVE WATER AT CERTAIN STATES OF TIDE, WAS LOCATED IN APPROX 183145N, 754547W DURING SUCCESSFUL REFLOATING OPERATION OF BRAZILIAN BULK CARRIER 'ANA TORREALBA', WHICH GROUNDED 19.1.85. AN UNEXPLODED BOMB AND A NUMBER OF UNEXPLODED SHELL PROJECTILES WERE LOCATED IN THE WKGE. (CONSTANT & CONSTANT ARM/KW/0085-122, DTD 14.6.85). COULD BE REMAINS OF 'APOSTOLOS ANDREAS', CHARTED CLOSE NE AND ORDNANCE COULD HAVE RESULTED FROM USE OF WK FOR TARGET PRACTICE. NCA YET. H3543/68 1.7.85 PRECISE SATNAV POSN 183145N, 754547W [WGD], CHECKED TWICE DAILY OVER PERIOD 25 JAN TO 9 FEB '85. AT HW WRKGE VISIBLE 0.3MTR ABOVE WATER AND CONSISTED OF CYLINDERS OF MAIN ENGINE, LYING IN ENE/WSW DIRN. GEN DEPTH IN VICINITY 5 TO 6MTRS. APPARENTLY HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO EXTENSIVE BOMBING AND SHELLING. (CONSTANT & CONSTANT, 24.6.85). CHART AS DW, AS BREAKING UP AND TIDAL RANGE IS VERY SMALL. R/P. H1299/80 13.8.85 ST IN 183145N, 754547W. (USNM 26220/29/85). NCA - CONSIDER THIS REFERS TO THE 'ANA TORREALBA', WHICH WAS REFLOATED 10.2.85.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1937, WHILST EN-ROUTE GUANTANAMO TO CHINA, RAN AGROUND ON FORMIGAS BANK OFF MORANT POINT, E COAST OF JAMAICA. VESSEL FLOODED DUE TO EXTENSIVE BOTTOM DAMAGE AND WAS ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS WHEN SHE BEGAN TO BREAK UP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SANTA KATERINA CO. LTD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the APOSTOLOS ANDREAS wreck located?

The APOSTOLOS ANDREAS wreck is located at coordinates 18 31.75 N,75 45.783 W.

How deep is the seabed around the APOSTOLOS ANDREAS?

The seabed around the APOSTOLOS ANDREAS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the APOSTOLOS ANDREAS sink?

The APOSTOLOS ANDREAS sank on Jul 19, 1967.

When was the wreck of the APOSTOLOS ANDREAS discovered?

The wreck of the APOSTOLOS ANDREAS was discovered in 1967.

What country did the APOSTOLOS ANDREAS belong to?

The APOSTOLOS ANDREAS belonged to CY.

What cargo was the APOSTOLOS ANDREAS carrying?

The APOSTOLOS ANDREAS was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the APOSTOLOS ANDREAS?

The APOSTOLOS ANDREAS had a tonnage of 5405 tons.

What type of wreck is the APOSTOLOS ANDREAS?

The APOSTOLOS ANDREAS is classified as a motor vessel.

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