Marine Transport (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marine transport (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 31.6 N,53 21.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.526667
  • Longitude: -53.360000
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY)
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 64.3 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 873
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH602/350/01 20.6.91 HH602/350/01 20.6.91 WK IN 463136N, 532136W. (CANADIAN NM 404/91). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/350/02 30.7.91 HH100/350/02 30.7.91 SANK 16 MILES OFF CAPE RACE, NEWFOUNDLAND, IN ABOUT 50MTRS OF WATER. (LL 2.5.91 & MTL MAY '91). PRESUMABLY THIS WK.
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 1991

Circumstances of loss

EX-C OMER '72, EX-C OMER MARIE '67, EX-VAUQUELIN '66, EX-CHRICHTOUN '65. BUILT IN 1946 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO LTD, GRANGEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CYBAO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION SA. PASSAGE FROM COLUMBIA WITH A CARGO OF AN ESTIMATED SEVERAL HUNDRED KILOS OF COCAINE TO BE SMUGGLED INTO CANADA AND USA. SANK AFTER CONTACTING ICE FLOES. NO LIVES LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 46 31.6 N,53 21.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 22, 1991.

When was the wreck of the MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) belonged to HN.

What cargo was the MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY)?

The MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 873 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY)?

The MARINE TRANSPORT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.

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