Don Elias Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Don elias Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
11 20.5 N,74 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.341667
  • Longitude: -74.000000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water
Name DON ELIAS
Type motor vessel
Flag CO
Length 46 m
Width 7 m
Tonnage 356
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.3.70 20.3.70 STRANDED NEAR SANTA MARTA, DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL 199). NCA. 15.6.70 15.6.70 ABANDONED AFTER GOING ON ROCKS AT SAN JUAN DE GUIA. (LL 200). POSN 112030N, 740000W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2009

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED IN EXTREMELY HEAVY WEATHER NEAR SANTA MARTA. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the DON ELIAS wreck located?

The DON ELIAS wreck is located at coordinates 11 20.5 N,74 0 W.

When did the DON ELIAS sink?

The DON ELIAS sank on Mar 7, 1970.

When was the wreck of the DON ELIAS discovered?

The wreck of the DON ELIAS was discovered in 1970.

What country did the DON ELIAS belong to?

The DON ELIAS belonged to CO.

What cargo was the DON ELIAS carrying?

The DON ELIAS was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the DON ELIAS?

The DON ELIAS had a tonnage of 356 tons.

What type of wreck is the DON ELIAS?

The DON ELIAS is classified as a motor vessel.