Isla De Cubagua Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Isla de cubagua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 38.9 N,29 9.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.648333
  • Longitude: -29.155000
Water Depth 3500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISLA DE CUBAGUA
Type roll on-roll off
Flag VE
Length 101.6 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 3733
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2526/83 23.6.86 SANK IN 323854N, 290918W. (LL 15.5.86). NCA, IN OVER 3000MTRS. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1961 BY WARTSILA-KON. SANDVIKENS SKEPPS, HELSINKI. TOOK ON WATER WHILE BEING TOWED BY M TUG SCHOTLAND FROM PUERTO LA CRUZ, VENEZUELA FOR PIRAEUS. TOW WAS DISCONNECTED AFTER UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO PUMP OUT AND VESSEL SANK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CONSOLIDAD DE FERRYS, CA. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ISLA DE CUBAGUA wreck located?

The ISLA DE CUBAGUA wreck is located at coordinates 32 38.9 N,29 9.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISLA DE CUBAGUA?

The seabed around the ISLA DE CUBAGUA lies at approximately 3500 meters deep.

When did the ISLA DE CUBAGUA sink?

The ISLA DE CUBAGUA sank on Apr 14, 1986.

When was the wreck of the ISLA DE CUBAGUA discovered?

The wreck of the ISLA DE CUBAGUA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the ISLA DE CUBAGUA belong to?

The ISLA DE CUBAGUA belonged to VE.

What was the tonnage of the ISLA DE CUBAGUA?

The ISLA DE CUBAGUA had a tonnage of 3733 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISLA DE CUBAGUA?

The ISLA DE CUBAGUA is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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