Where is the INDEPENDENCIA wreck located?

The INDEPENDENCIA wreck is located at coordinates 0 43 S,170 24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INDEPENDENCIA?

The seabed around the INDEPENDENCIA lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

The INDEPENDENCIA sank on Dec 10, 1991.

The wreck of the INDEPENDENCIA was discovered in 1991.

The INDEPENDENCIA belonged to VC.

The INDEPENDENCIA had a tonnage of 6194 tons.

The INDEPENDENCIA is classified as a motor vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Independencia Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	0 43 S,170 24 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -0.716667 Longitude: -170.400000
Water Depth	5000 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	INDEPENDENCIA
Type	motor vessel
Flag	VC
Length	139.9 m
Width	19.2 m
Draught	8.2
Tonnage	6194
Tonnage Type	displacement
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Dec 10, 1991
Original Detection Year	1991
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	HH132/350/01 29.1.92 SANK IN 004300S, 1702400W, APPROX. (LL 12 & 15.12.91). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date	Jul 17, 2007

BUILT IN 1941. PASSAGE ECUADOR FOR CHINA FOR SCRAPPING. EX- US ATTACK CARGO SHIP; EX- PERUVIAN NAVAL TRANSPORT/TRAINING V.

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