Da Costa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Da costa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 43 N,71 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.716667
  • Longitude: -71.183333
Water Depth 650 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DA COSTA
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 36.9 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 125
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H2080/72 23.2.87 SANK IN 124300N, 711100W APPROX. (NAVAREA IV 1850/86). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2009

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE MARACAIBO FOR NASSAU. BEGAN TAKING WATER, WAS ABANDONED AND EVENTUALLY SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the DA COSTA wreck located?

The DA COSTA wreck is located at coordinates 12 43 N,71 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DA COSTA?

The seabed around the DA COSTA lies at approximately 650 meters deep.

When did the DA COSTA sink?

The DA COSTA sank on Nov 21, 1986.

When was the wreck of the DA COSTA discovered?

The wreck of the DA COSTA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the DA COSTA belong to?

The DA COSTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DA COSTA carrying?

The DA COSTA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the DA COSTA?

The DA COSTA had a tonnage of 125 tons.

What type of wreck is the DA COSTA?

The DA COSTA is classified as a motor vessel.

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