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
  • Latitude: 27.131667
  • Longitude: -77.996667
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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FAQ

Where is the CHERIE wreck located?

The CHERIE wreck is located at coordinates 27 7.9 N,77 59.8 W.

When did the CHERIE sink?

The CHERIE sank on Apr 11, 1971.

When was the wreck of the CHERIE discovered?

The wreck of the CHERIE was discovered in 1971.

What country did the CHERIE belong to?

The CHERIE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CHERIE carrying?

The CHERIE was carrying armament.

What type of wreck is the CHERIE?

The CHERIE is classified as a motor vessel.