Forte Dos Remedios (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Forte dos remedios (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 8.3 S,37 55.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.138333
  • Longitude: -37.925000
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag BR
Tonnage 217
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1986
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H2334/86 13.2.87 H2334/86 13.2.87 SANK IN 041000S, 380000W. (MTL NOV'86). NCA YET. 15.2.87 15.2.87 WK HAS BEEN LOCATED. (LL VOL.266). NO POSN GIVEN. NCA. H4855/72 2.3.88 H4855/72 2.3.88 DW IN 040818N, 375530W APPROX. (BRAZIL NM 319/87). - NM 895/88.
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 1988

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952. EX-CYPRESS. PASSAGE UNITED STATES FOR RECIFE. SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOVERNO DO TERRITORIO DE NORONHA, ILHA DE NORONHA. (LL VOL.266)

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FAQ

Where is the FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 4 8.3 S,37 55.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY) sink?

The FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 1, 1986.

When was the wreck of the FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY) belonged to BR.

What was the tonnage of the FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY)?

The FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 217 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY)?

The FORTE DOS REMEDIOS (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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