Huichol Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Huichol Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 21.8 N,94 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.363333
  • Longitude: -94.666667
Water Depth 1700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HUICHOL
Type tug
Flag MX
Length 25.9 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 138
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1992
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH616/350/02 21.4.92 SANK IN 192148N, 944000W. (LL, 25.3.92). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2009

Circumstances of loss

SANK NEAR ROCA PARTIDA. PRESUMABLY DUE TO A LEAK IN RUDDER COMPARTMENT, WHILE TOWING A BARGE. PASSAGE VERACRUZ FOR CIUDAD DEL CARMEN. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.287)

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FAQ

Where is the HUICHOL wreck located?

The HUICHOL wreck is located at coordinates 19 21.8 N,94 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUICHOL?

The seabed around the HUICHOL lies at approximately 1700 meters deep.

When did the HUICHOL sink?

The HUICHOL sank on Mar 14, 1992.

When was the wreck of the HUICHOL discovered?

The wreck of the HUICHOL was discovered in 1992.

What country did the HUICHOL belong to?

The HUICHOL belonged to MX.

What was the tonnage of the HUICHOL?

The HUICHOL had a tonnage of 138 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUICHOL?

The HUICHOL is classified as a tug.

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