Day Island Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Day island Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
12 15 N,69 12 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1100 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | DAY ISLAND |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | US |
| Tonnage | 863 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 7, 1977 |
| Original Detection Year | 1977 |
| Last Detection Year | 1978 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 9.12.77 SANK APPROX 8.5 MILES NW OF WEST POINT, CURACAO, IN LONGITUDE 694000W. (LL 9.12.77). NCA. 19.12.77 SANK IN APPROX 100MTRS. NO POSSIBLITY OF SALVAGE. (LL 19.12.77). 13.1.78 SANK OFF BULLEN BAY IN 121500N, 691200W IN DEPTH OF ABOUT 1098MTRS. (LL 13.1.78). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 15, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE PUERTO RICO FOR CURACAO. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED.
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