Ilha Grande Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ilha grande Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 51.983 S,44 15.567 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.866383
  • Longitude: -44.259450
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ILHA GRANDE
Type steam ship
Flag BR
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7243
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1962
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H7360/68 28.10.68 WK, WITH MAST SHOWING, IN 005159S, 441534W. VISIBLE FROM 8M. (SS KAAP HORN, HN 3/68). NCA. H7360/68 22.4.70 WK REPORTED BY SS KAAP HORN IS
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 0400

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON RECIFE MANOEL LUIS WHILE ON PASSAGE RIO TO BELHEM.

General Comments

ILHA GRANDE

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FAQ

Where is the ILHA GRANDE wreck located?

The ILHA GRANDE wreck is located at coordinates 0 51.983 S,44 15.567 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ILHA GRANDE?

The seabed around the ILHA GRANDE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ILHA GRANDE sink?

The ILHA GRANDE sank on Mar 9, 1962.

When was the wreck of the ILHA GRANDE discovered?

The wreck of the ILHA GRANDE was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ILHA GRANDE belong to?

The ILHA GRANDE belonged to BR.

What cargo was the ILHA GRANDE carrying?

The ILHA GRANDE was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the ILHA GRANDE?

The ILHA GRANDE had a tonnage of 7243 tons.

What type of wreck is the ILHA GRANDE?

The ILHA GRANDE is classified as a steam ship.

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