Blue Fin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Blue fin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 46 N,116 52.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.766667
  • Longitude: 116.882500
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE FIN
Type fishing vessel
Flag HN
Length 44.8 m
Tonnage 457
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH553/730/01 11.3.94 STRANDED IN 204630N, 1165300E APPROX. (LL, 28.2.94). NCA. 25.1.06 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS STPA IN 2046.00N, 11652.95[UND]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2006

Circumstances of loss

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS AND RAN AGROUND ON NORTH EAST CORNER OF REEF NEAR PRATAS IS. CREW OF 13 RESCUED BY HMS PLOVER. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BLUE FIN wreck located?

The BLUE FIN wreck is located at coordinates 20 46 N,116 52.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE FIN?

The seabed around the BLUE FIN lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the BLUE FIN sink?

The BLUE FIN sank on Feb 26, 1994.

When was the wreck of the BLUE FIN discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE FIN was discovered in 1994.

What country did the BLUE FIN belong to?

The BLUE FIN belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the BLUE FIN?

The BLUE FIN had a tonnage of 457 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLUE FIN?

The BLUE FIN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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