Imias Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Imias Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 0.433 N,82 45.858 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.007217
  • Longitude: -82.764300
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IMIAS
Type motor vessel
Flag CU
Length 156.8 m
Width 19.7 m
Draught 11.7
Tonnage 9390
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1981
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H4698/74 8.5.85 H4698/74 8.5.85 ST IN 230014N, 824554W [NAD]. (CUBAN NM 17/85). INS IN 230026N, 824551.5W. BR STD. H4698/74 12.3.86 H4698/74 12.3.86 SYMBOL TO BE EXPUNGED. (CUBAN NM 186/85). AMEND TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966 BY CIA. EUSKALDUNA, BILBAO. HER SUPERSTRUCTURE WAS BADLY DAMAGED BY A SEVERE FIRE WHILE AT NUEVITAS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GOVERMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA. TOWED TO BAHIA HONDA IN MAY 1982 TO BE SCRAPPED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the IMIAS wreck located?

The IMIAS wreck is located at coordinates 23 0.433 N,82 45.858 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IMIAS?

The seabed around the IMIAS lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the IMIAS sink?

The IMIAS sank on Nov 5, 1981.

When was the wreck of the IMIAS discovered?

The wreck of the IMIAS was discovered in 1985.

What country did the IMIAS belong to?

The IMIAS belonged to CU.

What was the tonnage of the IMIAS?

The IMIAS had a tonnage of 9390 tons.

What type of wreck is the IMIAS?

The IMIAS is classified as a motor vessel.

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