Claudia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Claudia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
12 21.8 N,71 17.65 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.363333
  • Longitude: -71.294167
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAUDIA
Type motor vessel
Flag BR
Length 114.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4838
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2080/72 12.4.85 H2080/72 12.4.85 GROUNDED NEAR CAPO FALSO. SALVAGE ATTEMPTED BUT UNSUCCESSFUL. ABANDONED BY CREW & OWNERS IN 122130N, 711800W APPROX. (LL 13, 22.2.85,16, 23.3.85). INS AS STPA. BR STD. H4177/77 10.2.86 H4177/77 10.2.86 ST, RADAR CONSPIC, OBSERVED IN 122148N, 711739W, APPROX. (POSN TAKEN FROM TRACING OF CHART 1529). (D A BANCE, HN 6.11.85). AMEND STPA, RADAR CONSPIC IN REVISED POSN. - NM 617/86.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2009

Circumstances of loss

THOUGHT TO HAVE STRUCK ROCK PINNACLE. WAS HOLED AND THEN GROUNDED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CLAUDIA wreck located?

The CLAUDIA wreck is located at coordinates 12 21.8 N,71 17.65 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLAUDIA?

The seabed around the CLAUDIA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CLAUDIA sink?

The CLAUDIA sank on Feb 10, 1985.

When was the wreck of the CLAUDIA discovered?

The wreck of the CLAUDIA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the CLAUDIA belong to?

The CLAUDIA belonged to BR.

What cargo was the CLAUDIA carrying?

The CLAUDIA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CLAUDIA?

The CLAUDIA had a tonnage of 4838 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAUDIA?

The CLAUDIA is classified as a motor vessel.