Barge Wreck 18825

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 53.767 N,66 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.896117
  • Longitude: -66.183333
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water
Type barge
Length 41.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 1988

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater shipwreck location near the coast of Puerto Rico. The wreck is positioned at approximately 17 53.767 N, 66 11 W. Historical survey records indicate the obstruction has been reported at varying coordinates in the vicinity, with a recorded least depth of 38 feet. Initial reports identified the site as a sunken vessel, with salvage operations previously conducted by the tug Captain Sam. Mariners should note this underwater hazard remains an obstruction to navigation in the waters off the southern coast of Puerto Rico. Detailed survey data under reference H4514/77 documents the wreck history and positioning updates for this maritime hazard.

Surveying Details

H4514/77 4.1.88 H4514/77 4.1.88 SUNK IN 175406N, 661036W. (NAVAREA IV 1924/87(25)). NCA YET. H4514/77 8.2.88 H4514/77 8.2.88 NOW REPORTED SUNK IN 175336N, 0661054W. LEAST DEPTH 38FT. (NAV IV 63/88 (25)). SALVAGE OPS BEING CARRIED OUT BY TUG CAPTAIN SAM. (NAV IV 72/88(25)). NCA YET. H4514/77 14.3.88 H4514/77 14.3.88 DW IN 175351N, 661054W, APPROX. (US NM 25687/8/88). - NM 985/88. H4514/77 4.7.88 H4514/77 4.7.88 NOW 175346N, 661100W, APPROX. (US NM 25687/25/88). NCA, STS FOR SHIFT.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED CAPSIZED WHILE TIED ALONGSIDE BUOY LM AND LATER TO HAVE SUNK.

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