Cumulus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Cumulus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 47.002 N,64 45.088 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.783367
  • Longitude: -64.751467
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name CUMULUS
Type motor vessel
Flag DO
Length 22.9 m
Tonnage 99
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H2493/72 27.10.77 AGROUND ON WHITEHORSE REEF, N COAST ST CROIX. (NAVAREA IV 2618/77). NCA YET H2493/72 13.12.77 REPD LOCATED IN 174708N, 644430W. (NAVAREA IV 2915/77). IN APPROX 8 FMS, ?NO LONGER AGROUND. NCA YET. 16.1.78 HARD AGROUND & BREAKING UP. (LL 14.1.78). 30.1.78 GROUNDED AT 1910 15OCT 1977, 200 FT W OF WHITE HORSE PT. (LL 9.2.78). H1277/84 18.7.84 SHOWN AS ST IN 174706N, 644506W ON US 25641 [20TH EDN - MAR 84]. INS AS STPA. BR STD. [NAD 83] POSN: 1746.997N, 6445.083W.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959. OWNED BY LINIA FRANCO CA, SANTO DOMINGO. PASSAGE CHRISTIANSTED FOR VENEZUELA. CARGO OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, CRANES, DUMP TRUCKS & CONCRETE PUMP. HARD AGROUND & BREAKING UP, CONSIDERED CTL. CARGO SALVED, BUNKERS REMOVED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CUMULUS wreck located?

The CUMULUS wreck is located at coordinates 17 47.002 N,64 45.088 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CUMULUS?

The seabed around the CUMULUS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CUMULUS sink?

The CUMULUS sank on Oct 15, 1977.

When was the wreck of the CUMULUS discovered?

The wreck of the CUMULUS was discovered in 1977.

What country did the CUMULUS belong to?

The CUMULUS belonged to DO.

What cargo was the CUMULUS carrying?

The CUMULUS was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the CUMULUS?

The CUMULUS had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the CUMULUS?

The CUMULUS is classified as a motor vessel.

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