Cherie Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
|
Cherie Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
27 7.9 N,77 59.8 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CHERIE |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | PA |
| Length | 36.6 m |
| Cargo | armament |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 11, 1971 |
| Original Detection Year | 1971 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 6.5.71 6.5.71 REPORTED AGROUND OFF CARTER CAY IN 270754N, 775948W. NO SALVAGE UNDERTAKEN DUE TO NATURE OF CARGO. LATER, BELIEVED THAT CARGO HAS BEEN REMOVED BUT VESSEL REMAINS AGROUND WITH ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED. (LL 204 & 205). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 22, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE KINGS BAY, GEORGIA FOR SANTO DOMINGO. RAN AGROUND OFF CARTER CAY, LITTLE ABACO ISLAND, BAHAMAS AFTER ENGINE FAILURE. (LL).
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