Arauca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arauca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 25 N,73 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.416667
  • Longitude: -73.750000
Water Depth 3900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARAUCA
Type motor vessel
Flag VE
Length 94.5 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1277/85 21.2.85 SANK IN 132500N, 734500W, APPROX. (LL 15.2.85). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2009

Circumstances of loss

PASSAE TAMPICO FOR PUERTO CABELLO. SANK FOLLOWING ENGINE DEFECT AND SHIFTING CARGO.

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FAQ

Where is the ARAUCA wreck located?

The ARAUCA wreck is located at coordinates 13 25 N,73 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARAUCA?

The seabed around the ARAUCA lies at approximately 3900 meters deep.

When did the ARAUCA sink?

The ARAUCA sank on Dec 4, 1984.

When was the wreck of the ARAUCA discovered?

The wreck of the ARAUCA was discovered in 1984.

What country did the ARAUCA belong to?

The ARAUCA belonged to VE.

What cargo was the ARAUCA carrying?

The ARAUCA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ARAUCA?

The ARAUCA had a tonnage of 2499 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARAUCA?

The ARAUCA is classified as a motor vessel.

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