Margarita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Margarita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 45.8 S,80 32.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.763333
  • Longitude: -80.540000
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MARGARITA
Type fishing vessel
Flag EC
Tonnage 223
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5067/75 18.12.86 H5067/75 18.12.86 SANK IN 023500S, 803500W APPROX. (LL, 24.11.86). NCA YET. H5067/75 9.3.87 H5067/75 9.3.87 CAPSIZED IN 024548S, 803224W, BUT IT IS POSSIBLE WK MAY BE DRIFTING. (ECUADOR NM 1/86(T)). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1976. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PESQUERA FERNANDEZ, OF GUAYAQUIL. CAPSIZED AND SANK BETWEEN PLAYAS AND SALINAS ON THE WAY TO FISHING GROUNDS. CREW WERE RECIRCULATING FRESH SEAWATER TO TUNA TANKS WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. 5 CREWMEN WERE LOST. SETTLED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LL VOL.266)

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FAQ

Where is the MARGARITA wreck located?

The MARGARITA wreck is located at coordinates 2 45.8 S,80 32.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGARITA?

The seabed around the MARGARITA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the MARGARITA sink?

The MARGARITA sank on Oct 7, 1986.

When was the wreck of the MARGARITA discovered?

The wreck of the MARGARITA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the MARGARITA belong to?

The MARGARITA belonged to EC.

What was the tonnage of the MARGARITA?

The MARGARITA had a tonnage of 223 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGARITA?

The MARGARITA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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