Chantal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Chantal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 42.7 N,68 26.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.711667
  • Longitude: -68.440000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name CHANTAL
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Tonnage 486
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.7.78 5.7.78 VESSEL AGROUND FOR FULL LENGTH. CARGO HOLD, ENGINE ROOM & MAIN DECK CABINS FLOODED. POSN 0.25M OFF EL CORTECITO/BAVARO, 9M NW OF CABO ENGANO. (LL, 30.6.78 & LL 233). POSN APPROX 184242N, 682624W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2007

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE CAP HAITIEN FOR ARUBA. BEACHED AFTER DEVELOPING SEVERE LEAKAGE. CTL. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CHANTAL wreck located?

The CHANTAL wreck is located at coordinates 18 42.7 N,68 26.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHANTAL?

The seabed around the CHANTAL lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the CHANTAL sink?

The CHANTAL sank on Jun 24, 1978.

When was the wreck of the CHANTAL discovered?

The wreck of the CHANTAL was discovered in 1978.

What country did the CHANTAL belong to?

The CHANTAL belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CHANTAL carrying?

The CHANTAL was carrying metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the CHANTAL?

The CHANTAL had a tonnage of 486 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHANTAL?

The CHANTAL is classified as a motor vessel.

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