Lucky Virgin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lucky virgin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 32.6 N,81 41 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.543333
  • Longitude: -81.683333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name LUCKY VIRGIN
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 78.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1780
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2080/72 8.6.88 H2080/72 8.6.88 AGROUND AT SAN ANDRES IS, COLOMBIA. (LL 10.7.87). STILL AGROUND & ABANDONED BY OWNERS. TOTALLY PILFERED. (LL, 5.5.88). 4.8.89 4.8.89 ST SHOWN IN 123230N, 814100W ON US 28000. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 1989

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FEDERAL STEAMSHIP LINE CORP. PASSAGE COLON FOR ARUBA. WRECKED AFTER RUNNING AGROUND OFF SAN ANDRES ISLAND, COLOMBIA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LUCKY VIRGIN wreck located?

The LUCKY VIRGIN wreck is located at coordinates 12 32.6 N,81 41 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUCKY VIRGIN?

The seabed around the LUCKY VIRGIN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the LUCKY VIRGIN sink?

The LUCKY VIRGIN sank on May 16, 1987.

When was the wreck of the LUCKY VIRGIN discovered?

The wreck of the LUCKY VIRGIN was discovered in 1987.

What country did the LUCKY VIRGIN belong to?

The LUCKY VIRGIN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the LUCKY VIRGIN carrying?

The LUCKY VIRGIN was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the LUCKY VIRGIN?

The LUCKY VIRGIN had a tonnage of 1780 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUCKY VIRGIN?

The LUCKY VIRGIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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