Cetinje Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cetinje Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 33.5 N,74 41 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.558333
  • Longitude: -74.683333
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CETINJE
Type carrier
Length 144.5 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 8120
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1277/79 9.2.79 REPORTED SUNK IN 223330N, 744100W APPROX. (LL, 8.2.79). NCA. 12.2.79 VESSEL NOW REPORTED TO HAVE TOUCHED BOTTOM IN 223324N, 731100W APPROX AND SPRUNG A LEAK. NO SALVAGE PROSPECTS. (LL, 12.2.79). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY SOC ESPANOLA DE CONSTRUCCIONES NAVAL, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PREKOOKEANSKA PLOVIDBA. PASSAGE MANZANILLO, CUBA FOR CONSTANTZA. STRUCK THE BOTTOM AND RAN AGROUND IN THE AREA OF PLANA CAYS, BETWEEN ACKLINS ISLAND AND MAYAGUANA ISLAND, BAHAMAS. SANK LATER AFTER BEING REFLOATED. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CETINJE wreck located?

The CETINJE wreck is located at coordinates 22 33.5 N,74 41 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CETINJE?

The seabed around the CETINJE lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the CETINJE sink?

The CETINJE sank on Feb 4, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CETINJE discovered?

The wreck of the CETINJE was discovered in 1979.

What cargo was the CETINJE carrying?

The CETINJE was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the CETINJE?

The CETINJE had a tonnage of 8120 tons.

What type of wreck is the CETINJE?

The CETINJE is classified as a carrier.

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