Bonita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bonita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.12 N,2 30.59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.068667
  • Longitude: -2.509833
Wreck Depth 44.19 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BONITA
Type carrier
Flag EC
Length 139.9 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 11.6
Sonar Length 138
Sonar Width 31.2
Shadow Height 16.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 6682
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1981
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4722/79 5.1.82 WRECKAGE AND OIL SLICK, BELIEVED FROM THE BONITA, SIGHTED BY HELICOPTER IN 500424N, 023000W, APPROX. (TELEX 14.12.81). H4722/79 5.1.82 LOCATED BY HELICOPTER SONAR IN 500424N, 023012, APPROX, IN GEN DEPTH GREATER THAN 30MTRS. WRECKAGE SIGHTED TO E. (TLXS DTD 11 & 14.12.81). H4722/79 5.1.82 EXAM'D 16.12.81. SEVERAL CHAIN SWEEPS AT 30MTRS. MADE NO CONTACT. SHIP CARRIED NO SONAR BUT ON ONE RUN THROUGH OIL SLICK OBTAINED GOOD E/S DEPTH OF 147 IN GEN DEPTH 207FT IN 500409N, 023024W, APPROX 255DEGS, 2C FROM WHERE OIL/DEBRIS COMING TO THE SURFACE. (TH, E COWES, 17.12.81). INS AS SW 30MTRS. - NM 140/82. H4722/79 26.1.82 EXAM'D IN 500409.5N, 023030W [OGB]. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 44.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. WK STANDS 18.5MTRS HIGH. (TH, TLX, 20.1.82). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 376/82. H4722/79 11.3.82 WK, WITH LEAST DEPTH GREATER THAN 30MTRS, IN 500424N, 023012W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 82 03 29). NCA HH090/496/01 9.8.90 EXAM'D 8.5.90 IN 500406N, 023037W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.8 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 20MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. LIES 045/225DEGS WITH HIGHEST POINT NEAR SW END. RIBBON OF DEPOSITED SAND AND GRAVEL EXTENDS UP AND DOWN TIDE (075/255DEGS). (NP 1008, HI 496). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 28.11.05 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. WK LIES ON STBD SIDE WITH THE DECK ALMOST VERTICAL. A SPARE PROP LIES ON THE SEABED CLOSE TO THE STERN. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. SEP 2015/000166241 21.10.15 EXAM'D 25.6.15 IN 5004.109N, 0230.588W [WGD]. LEAST WCD 28.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS, LENGTH 138MTRS, WIDTH 31.2MTRS, HT 16.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, INTACT LYING ON STBD SIDE. (MMT(UK), HI 1479). AMEND DW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2018000113940 02.05.18 RE-EXAM'D 02.05.18 IN 5004.1202N, 00230.5904W[WGD]. IDENTIFIED POSSIBLE MAST OR FUNNEL. LEAST WCD 44.01MTRS. (UKHO BDC). AMEND DW 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY DRAMMEN SLIP & VERK, DRAMMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA DEL PACIFICO, S.A. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR COSTA RICA. TOOK ON HEAVY LIST DURING STORM FORCE 10 CONDITIONS, WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. (MSD).

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE WITH DECK ALMOST VERTICAL

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FAQ

Where is the BONITA wreck located?

The BONITA wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.12 N,2 30.59 W.

How deep is the BONITA and where exactly is it located?

The BONITA lies at a depth of about 44.19 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.12 N,2 30.59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BONITA?

The seabed around the BONITA lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the BONITA sink?

The BONITA sank on Dec 14, 1981.

When was the wreck of the BONITA discovered?

The wreck of the BONITA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the BONITA belong to?

The BONITA belonged to EC.

What cargo was the BONITA carrying?

The BONITA was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the BONITA?

The BONITA had a tonnage of 6682 tons.

What type of wreck is the BONITA?

The BONITA is classified as a carrier.

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