Aracelio Iglesias Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Aracelio iglesias Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 27.233 N,110 47.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.453883
  • Longitude: 110.796667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARACELIO IGLESIAS
Type carrier
Flag CU
Length 141.7 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 9732
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1593/59 11.5.70 GROUNDED IN 202730N, 1104930E. LATER ROLLED OFF LEDGE & SANK COMPLETEY. (LLOYDS VOL.200). CHART AS DW PA. BR STD. 19.11.82 CHARTED AS DW REP IN 202714N, 1104748E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 3892. 15.9.86 SHOWN AS ST (1970)IN 202714N, 1104748E. ON PRC 9115 [1985] EDN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY STOCZNIA GDANSKA, GDANSK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESA NAV MAMBISA (CUBA). PASSAGE NUEVITAS FOR HAIPHONG. STRANDED ON REEF OFF HAINAN FOLLOWING AN OIL PUMP BREAKDOWN. TWO DAYS LATER BROKE IN TWO. LATER SANK. CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ARACELIO IGLESIAS wreck located?

The ARACELIO IGLESIAS wreck is located at coordinates 20 27.233 N,110 47.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARACELIO IGLESIAS?

The seabed around the ARACELIO IGLESIAS lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ARACELIO IGLESIAS sink?

The ARACELIO IGLESIAS sank on Mar 17, 1970.

When was the wreck of the ARACELIO IGLESIAS discovered?

The wreck of the ARACELIO IGLESIAS was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ARACELIO IGLESIAS belong to?

The ARACELIO IGLESIAS belonged to CU.

What cargo was the ARACELIO IGLESIAS carrying?

The ARACELIO IGLESIAS was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the ARACELIO IGLESIAS?

The ARACELIO IGLESIAS had a tonnage of 9732 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARACELIO IGLESIAS?

The ARACELIO IGLESIAS is classified as a carrier.

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