El Aguila Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
El aguila Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 5 N,87 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.083333
  • Longitude: -87.000000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EL AGUILA
Type carrier
Flag CO
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH620/350/01 20.3.90 AGROUND NEAR UTILA ISLAND. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPTED DUE TO COST. (LL 28.10.89 & 14.2.90). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BEGAN MAKING WATER WHILE ON PASSAGE PUERTO CORTES FOR CAP HAITIEN AND WAS GROUNDED, APPARENTLY TO AVOID SINKING. STRANDED DUE TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND BAD WEATHER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EL AGUILA wreck located?

The EL AGUILA wreck is located at coordinates 16 5 N,87 0 W.

When did the EL AGUILA sink?

The EL AGUILA sank on Oct 23, 1989.

When was the wreck of the EL AGUILA discovered?

The wreck of the EL AGUILA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the EL AGUILA belong to?

The EL AGUILA belonged to CO.

What cargo was the EL AGUILA carrying?

The EL AGUILA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the EL AGUILA?

The EL AGUILA had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the EL AGUILA?

The EL AGUILA is classified as a carrier.

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