Fantome Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fantome Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 15.5 N,76 57.33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.258333
  • Longitude: -76.955500
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FANTOME
Type sailing vessel
Flag PA
Length 73.2 m
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.2.77 4.2.77 REPORTED RAN AGROUND ON SANDBAR SOME 20M NE OF NASSAU IN 251400N, 765700W APPROX. AWAITING TUGS TO PULL OFF SHOAL. (LL, 22,28.1.77). NCA YET. H2906/78 9.6.78 H2906/78 9.6.78 ST PA IN 251541N, 765714W. (USSR NM 9491/77 & CUBAN NM 11/78). - NM 1556/78. 5.5.98 5.5.98 [WGD] POSN: 251530N, 765620W. NC 3912.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2000

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ON CHARTER CRUISE THROUGH THE BAHAMAS. LOST POWER AND WAS BLOWN BY 58MPH WINDS ONTO A SANDBAR 20M NE OF NASSAU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WINDJAMMER CRUISES OF MIAMI. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the FANTOME wreck located?

The FANTOME wreck is located at coordinates 25 15.5 N,76 57.33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FANTOME?

The seabed around the FANTOME lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the FANTOME sink?

The FANTOME sank on Jan 19, 1977.

When was the wreck of the FANTOME discovered?

The wreck of the FANTOME was discovered in 1977.

What country did the FANTOME belong to?

The FANTOME belonged to PA.

What cargo was the FANTOME carrying?

The FANTOME was carrying personnel.

What type of wreck is the FANTOME?

The FANTOME is classified as a sailing vessel.

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