Cumana (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cumana (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 53.78 N,64 7.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.896333
  • Longitude: -64.117750
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name CUMANA (POSSIBLY)
Type ferry
Flag VE
Tonnage 954
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 18, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers ISO DANGER BUOY, FL 8 SEC, CLOSE S
Surveying Details H2080/72 11.9.85 SANK NEAR PUNTA PIEDRAS. (LL, 30.7.85). NCA YET. H4444/82 20.10.88 WK LIES 1M SW OF PTA DE PIEDRA. (IOLAIRE ENTERPRISES LTD, JAN'88). CHART AS DW PA IN 105312N, 640706W. - NM 3316/88. HH668/600/02 12.3.97 ST SHOWN IN 105358N, 640705W [S. AMERICAN 1956] ON VENEZUELAN DHN-504. INS AS STPA IN 105345.5N, 640705W. - NM 840(P)/97. 27.10.97 [WGD] POSN: 105346.8N, 640703.9W. NE 230. SEP 2014/000000599 3.2.14 WK AND BUOY NOT SHOWN ON VENEZUELAN 515 [2012 EDN, 1:6,000]. STILL SHOWN ON ENC. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA RASSI CA. PASSAGE CUMARA FOR PORLAMAR, MARGARITA ISLAND. SANK AFTER BEACHING. ALL PASSENGERS AND CREW RESUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CUMANA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CUMANA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 10 53.78 N,64 7.065 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CUMANA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CUMANA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the CUMANA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CUMANA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 18, 1985.

When was the wreck of the CUMANA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CUMANA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the CUMANA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CUMANA (POSSIBLY) belonged to VE.

What cargo was the CUMANA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CUMANA (POSSIBLY) was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the CUMANA (POSSIBLY)?

The CUMANA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 954 tons.

What type of wreck is the CUMANA (POSSIBLY)?

The CUMANA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a ferry.

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