Bimiti Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bimiti Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
26 2.5 N,78 59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.041667
  • Longitude: -78.983333
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIMITI
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 478
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.4.79 6.4.79 GROUNDED AND CROSSED REEF. SANK ON PORT SIDE IN SAND AND CORAL IN GEN DEPTH OF 25FT. SALVAGE ASSESSMENT TO BE MADE. (LL, 19.2.79). CAPSIZED AND PARTIALLY SUBMERGED. (LL FEB'79). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2006

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON EAST BROTHER REEF AND SANK. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 26 2.5 N,78 59 W
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FAQ

Where is the BIMITI wreck located?

The BIMITI wreck is located at coordinates 26 2.5 N,78 59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BIMITI?

The seabed around the BIMITI lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the BIMITI sink?

The BIMITI sank on Feb 18, 1979.

When was the wreck of the BIMITI discovered?

The wreck of the BIMITI was discovered in 1979.

What country did the BIMITI belong to?

The BIMITI belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BIMITI carrying?

The BIMITI was carrying containers,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the BIMITI?

The BIMITI had a tonnage of 478 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIMITI?

The BIMITI is classified as a motor vessel.