Dapa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dapa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 31 N,61 41 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.516667
  • Longitude: -61.683333
Water Depth 550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAPA
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 38.4 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 238
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.2.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 12 MILES W OF N TIP OF GUADELOUPE OR APPROX 36 MILES SE OF MONTSERRAT. (LL 12 & 14.2.79). FILING POSN: 163100N, 614100W. NCA. 23.2.79 VESSEL LEFT AS LIES, A TOTAL LOSS. (LL 15.3.79). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2003

Circumstances of loss

REGISTERED IN MONTSERRAT. PASSAGE ST VINCENT, WEST INDIES FOR MONTSERRAT & ST KITTS. CARGO FLOUR AND BOTTLES. TOOK WATER IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the DAPA wreck located?

The DAPA wreck is located at coordinates 16 31 N,61 41 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAPA?

The seabed around the DAPA lies at approximately 550 meters deep.

When did the DAPA sink?

The DAPA sank on Feb 10, 1979.

When was the wreck of the DAPA discovered?

The wreck of the DAPA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the DAPA belong to?

The DAPA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DAPA carrying?

The DAPA was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the DAPA?

The DAPA had a tonnage of 238 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAPA?

The DAPA is classified as a carrier.

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