Brilliante Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Brilliante Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 56.6 N,52 9.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.943333
  • Longitude: -52.163333
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRILLIANTE
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 63.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1056
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers W CARD, VQ(9)10S, CLOSE W
Surveying Details H2697/79 24.8.83 H2697/79 24.8.83 WK, WITH CLEARANCE LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 045636N, 520948W. MARKED BY W CARD BUOY. (BREST NM 31/33/83). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 2331/83. H2420/84 24.7.84 H2420/84 24.7.84 BUOY NOW W CARD, VQ(9) 10 SEC. (BREST NM 21/92/84). - NM 2128/84.
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1958. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. NAV. NACIONAL DE PANAMA, S A. PASSAGE CAYENNE FOR MARACAIBO. SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER AFTER CARGO SHIFTED & PIERCED PLATING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BRILLIANTE wreck located?

The BRILLIANTE wreck is located at coordinates 4 56.6 N,52 9.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRILLIANTE?

The seabed around the BRILLIANTE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the BRILLIANTE sink?

The BRILLIANTE sank on Nov 25, 1982.

When was the wreck of the BRILLIANTE discovered?

The wreck of the BRILLIANTE was discovered in 1982.

What country did the BRILLIANTE belong to?

The BRILLIANTE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BRILLIANTE carrying?

The BRILLIANTE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the BRILLIANTE?

The BRILLIANTE had a tonnage of 1056 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRILLIANTE?

The BRILLIANTE is classified as a motor vessel.

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