Black Sand I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Black sand i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 11.2 S,80 53.533 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.186667
  • Longitude: -80.892217
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name BLACK SAND I
Type bulk carrier
Flag EC
Length 72.8 m
Width 15.3 m
Draught 6.5
Tonnage 1432
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H2838/73 7.2.86 H2838/73 7.2.86 ST IN 021100S, 805317W, MARKED BY LT, ISO.R.4S, INSTALLED ON WK. (ECUADOR NM 16 & 17/85(P)). - NM 544/86. H5067/75 23.5.86 H5067/75 23.5.86 SANK IN APPROX 15MTRS. (LL, 25.4.86) H5086/80 9.1.87 H5086/80 9.1.87 LIGHT REMOVED, TEMPORARILY EXTINGUISHED? (US NM 22/02/42/86). NCA YET. H1277/85 24.11.88 H1277/85 24.11.88 SHOWN AS DW WITHOUT BUOY & LT ON ECUADOR 10520 [1988 EDN]. BR STD. 13.11.91 13.11.91 DW MASTS SHOWN IN 021100S, 805317W [PRP] ON ECUADOR 1052 [1990 EDN]. INS IN 021112S, 805332W [WGD]. NC 2799.
Last Amended Date Mar 17, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY ALBINA ENGINEERING & MACHINERY WORKS, PORTLAND, OREGON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORONEL JAIMIE GARCIA NARANJO. HAD BEEN LAID UP AT ANCHOR FOR 2 YEARS, PRACTICALLY ABANDONED, UNTIL SHE SANK. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 2 11.2 S,80 53.533 W
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FAQ

Where is the BLACK SAND I wreck located?

The BLACK SAND I wreck is located at coordinates 2 11.2 S,80 53.533 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLACK SAND I?

The seabed around the BLACK SAND I lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BLACK SAND I discovered?

The wreck of the BLACK SAND I was discovered in 1985.

What country did the BLACK SAND I belong to?

The BLACK SAND I belonged to EC.

What was the tonnage of the BLACK SAND I?

The BLACK SAND I had a tonnage of 1432 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLACK SAND I?

The BLACK SAND I is classified as a bulk carrier.

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