El Dorado Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
El dorado ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 30 N,78 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.500000
  • Longitude: -78.500000
Water Depth 934 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EL DORADO II
Type pleasure craft
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 1999

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as EL DORADO II is located at coordinates 17 30 N, 78 30 W, situated in the deep waters of the Caribbean Sea south of Jamaica. This underwater obstruction, documented under survey record H1277/80, rests at a significant depth exceeding 900 meters. The vessel was reported sunk following a maritime incident in October 1980. Due to the extreme depth and the nature of the sinking, the site remains an underwater hazard for navigational charting purposes. Positioned in the open ocean, the wreck of the EL DORADO II serves as a permanent submerged structural feature within these international waters.

Surveying Details

H1277/80 15.10.80 VESSEL SUNK IN APPROX 173000N, 783000W [UND]. (WASHINGTON SIGNAL DTD 10.10.80). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 900MTRS. FOT FILING ONLY.

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FAQ

Where is the EL DORADO II wreck located?

The EL DORADO II wreck is located at coordinates 17 30 N,78 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EL DORADO II?

The seabed around the EL DORADO II lies at approximately 934 meters deep.

When did the EL DORADO II sink?

The EL DORADO II sank on Oct 8, 1980.

When was the wreck of the EL DORADO II discovered?

The wreck of the EL DORADO II was discovered in 1980.

What type of wreck is the EL DORADO II?

The EL DORADO II is classified as a pleasure craft.

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