Corazon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Corazon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 32 N,62 47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.533333
  • Longitude: -62.783333
Water Depth 4250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORAZON
Type bulk carrier
Flag MT
Length 180.7 m
Width 23.2 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 15892
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH111/350/01 5.9.90 SANK 340 MILES FROM CAPE COD IN 403200N, 624700W, APPROX. (LL 2,3 & 4.8.90). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX-DONNA CORAZON II. BUILT IN 1972 BY HAKODATE DOCK CO LTD, MURORAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOOD FAITH SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE CHALKIS, GREECE FOR NEW YORK. SUSTAINED A BROKEN KEEL AND STARTED TAKING WATER IN NO 2 HOLD DURING EXTREME WEATHER CAUSED BY HURRICANE 'BERTHA'. CREW OF 27 ABANDONED TO LIFERAFTS BUT ONE RAFT WAS STRUCK BY PROP OF RESCUE VESSEL AND SIX MEN WERE LOST. LATER SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CORAZON wreck located?

The CORAZON wreck is located at coordinates 40 32 N,62 47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORAZON?

The seabed around the CORAZON lies at approximately 4250 meters deep.

When did the CORAZON sink?

The CORAZON sank on Aug 1, 1990.

When was the wreck of the CORAZON discovered?

The wreck of the CORAZON was discovered in 1990.

What country did the CORAZON belong to?

The CORAZON belonged to MT.

What cargo was the CORAZON carrying?

The CORAZON was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the CORAZON?

The CORAZON had a tonnage of 15892 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORAZON?

The CORAZON is classified as a bulk carrier.

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