Hurricane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hurricane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 5 N,54 17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.083333
  • Longitude: -54.283333
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HURRICANE
Type fishing vessel
Flag US
Tonnage 130
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2372/63 10.8.72 H2372/63 10.8.72 DWPA IN 060500N, 541700W. (HAGUE NM 2034/72). INS AS ST (STS FOR PA). - NM 1566/72. 17.2.77 17.2.77 OBSTN, ONE PORTION FOUND IN 060500N, 541700W APPROX, IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS). IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 1991

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED OFF SURINAME. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the HURRICANE wreck located?

The HURRICANE wreck is located at coordinates 6 5 N,54 17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HURRICANE?

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

When did the HURRICANE sink?

The HURRICANE sank on Feb 19, 1969.

When was the wreck of the HURRICANE discovered?

The wreck of the HURRICANE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the HURRICANE belong to?

The HURRICANE belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the HURRICANE?

The HURRICANE had a tonnage of 130 tons.

What type of wreck is the HURRICANE?

The HURRICANE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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