Don Nicky Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Don nicky Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 19.3 N,77 32.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.321667
  • Longitude: -77.535000
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name DON NICKY
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 82 m
Width 12.4 m
Draught 6.6
Tonnage 1951
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 18, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2080/72 26.11.85 H2080/72 26.11.85 SANK IN 061918N, 773206W IN DEPTHS 90-130MTRS. (LL, 8.11.85). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY TRAVEWERFT G.M.B.H, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DON NICKY TRANSPORTES DEL CARIBE, SA. PASSAGE CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA FOR BUENAVENTURA. STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT AND WAS HOLED. SANK NEARLY SIX HOURS LATER. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the DON NICKY wreck located?

The DON NICKY wreck is located at coordinates 6 19.3 N,77 32.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DON NICKY?

The seabed around the DON NICKY lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the DON NICKY sink?

The DON NICKY sank on Jul 18, 1985.

When was the wreck of the DON NICKY discovered?

The wreck of the DON NICKY was discovered in 1985.

What country did the DON NICKY belong to?

The DON NICKY belonged to PA.

What cargo was the DON NICKY carrying?

The DON NICKY was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the DON NICKY?

The DON NICKY had a tonnage of 1951 tons.

What type of wreck is the DON NICKY?

The DON NICKY is classified as a motor vessel.

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