Michael H Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Michael h Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 3 N,61 59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.050000
  • Longitude: -61.983333
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MICHAEL H
Type trawler
Flag TT
Tonnage 118
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1978
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.12.79 SANK AFTER BEING GROUNDED A FEW MILES SE OF SOLDADO ROCK, SW TRINIDAD. (LL ID APR'79). POSN APPROX 100300N, 615900W.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2019

Circumstances of loss

ALLEGEDLY SUNK BY VENEZUELAN NATIONAL GUARDS AFTER BEING SEIZED A FEW MILES OFF ERIN & DELIBERATELY RAMMED ONTO A SANDBANK SE OF SOLDADO ROCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MESSRS SIMON BAKSH & FITZROY SOBERS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MICHAEL H wreck located?

The MICHAEL H wreck is located at coordinates 10 3 N,61 59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MICHAEL H?

The seabed around the MICHAEL H lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the MICHAEL H sink?

The MICHAEL H sank on Nov 4, 1978.

When was the wreck of the MICHAEL H discovered?

The wreck of the MICHAEL H was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MICHAEL H belong to?

The MICHAEL H belonged to TT.

What was the tonnage of the MICHAEL H?

The MICHAEL H had a tonnage of 118 tons.

What type of wreck is the MICHAEL H?

The MICHAEL H is classified as a trawler.

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