Cumana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cumana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 53.117 N,64 7.083 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.885283
  • Longitude: -64.118050
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name CUMANA
Type ferry
Flag VE
Tonnage 954
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 18, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2080/72 11.9.85 SANK NEAR PUNTA PIEDRAS, MARGARITA ISLAND. (LL, 30.7.85). NCA YET. H4444/82 20.10.88 WK LIES 1 MILE SW OF PTA DE PIEDRA. (IOLAIRE ENTERPRISES LTD, JAN '88). CHART AS DW PA IN 105312N, 640706W. - NM 3316/88. 21.9.93 [WGD] POSN: 105307N, 640705W. NC 230. 27.10.97 NOT SHOWN ON VENEZUELAN DHN-504 [OCT'91 EDN, REC'D JAN'97]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DETAILS TRANSFERRED TO [52884]. NE 230.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER BEING BEACHED BY MASTER. (LL).

General Comments

DETAILS TRANSFERRED TO [52884]

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FAQ

Where is the CUMANA wreck located?

The CUMANA wreck is located at coordinates 10 53.117 N,64 7.083 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CUMANA?

The seabed around the CUMANA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the CUMANA sink?

The CUMANA sank on Jul 18, 1985.

When was the wreck of the CUMANA discovered?

The wreck of the CUMANA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the CUMANA belong to?

The CUMANA belonged to VE.

What was the tonnage of the CUMANA?

The CUMANA had a tonnage of 954 tons.

What type of wreck is the CUMANA?

The CUMANA is classified as a ferry.

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