Commercial Dispatch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Commercial dispatch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
23 5.5 N,73 49.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.091667
  • Longitude: -73.825000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COMMERCIAL DISPATCH
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 58.5 m
Width 10.1 m
Tonnage 495
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.2.70 VERY APPROX POSN OF STRANDING 230500N, 735000W. (LL 199/102). FILING POSN 230530N, 734930W. NCA. 14.9.70 REPORTED STILL AGROUND ON 1.9.70. (LL 201). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2019

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON SAMANA CAY. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 5.5 N,73 49.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the COMMERCIAL DISPATCH wreck located?

The COMMERCIAL DISPATCH wreck is located at coordinates 23 5.5 N,73 49.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COMMERCIAL DISPATCH?

The seabed around the COMMERCIAL DISPATCH lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the COMMERCIAL DISPATCH sink?

The COMMERCIAL DISPATCH sank on Jan 10, 1970.

When was the wreck of the COMMERCIAL DISPATCH discovered?

The wreck of the COMMERCIAL DISPATCH was discovered in 1970.

What country did the COMMERCIAL DISPATCH belong to?

The COMMERCIAL DISPATCH belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the COMMERCIAL DISPATCH?

The COMMERCIAL DISPATCH had a tonnage of 495 tons.

What type of wreck is the COMMERCIAL DISPATCH?

The COMMERCIAL DISPATCH is classified as a tanker.