Netta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Netta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 17.817 N,64 34.817 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.296950
  • Longitude: -64.580283
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NETTA
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 57.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 472
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.11.71 9.11.71 PARTLY SUBMERGED WK ON REEF 16M OFF PUERTO LA CRUZ. HULL DAMAGED WITH TWO HOLES & GASH. (LL, 1.11.71). 28.12.71 28.12.71 SALVAGE WORK ON CARGO IN PROGRESS. (LL, 18.12.71). H2080/72 24.1.72 H2080/72 24.1.72 DW IN 101756N, 643445W. (VENEZUELAN NM 30.11.71). - NM 211/72. 3.2.72 3.2.72 SALVAGE WORK ON CARGO COMPLETED. (LL, 1.2.72). 16.2.72 16.2.72 WORK COMMENCED ON SEALING HOLES IN HULL. (LL, 15.2.72). 29.2.72 29.2.72 ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT POSTPONED BY HEAVY SEAS. (LL, 29.2.72). 7.3.72 7.3.72 STILL AGROUND, RUDDER & PART OF STERN POST NOW TORN AWAY. (LL, 7.3.72). H3880/75 12.10.77 H3880/75 12.10.77 ST SHOWN IN 101751N, 643453W [WGC] ON US 24434. - NM 2313/77. 15.6.90 15.6.90 ST SHOWN ON US 24435 [1985 EDN]. NC 1498. 20.8.93 20.8.93 [WGD] POSN: 101749N, 643449W.
Last Amended Date Mar 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY WEATHER AFTER STEERING GEAR FAILURE, 40MINS AFTER SAILING FROM PERTIGALETE FOR BARBADOS. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 10 17.817 N,64 34.817 W
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FAQ

Where is the NETTA wreck located?

The NETTA wreck is located at coordinates 10 17.817 N,64 34.817 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NETTA?

The seabed around the NETTA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the NETTA sink?

The NETTA sank on Oct 27, 1971.

When was the wreck of the NETTA discovered?

The wreck of the NETTA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the NETTA belong to?

The NETTA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NETTA carrying?

The NETTA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the NETTA?

The NETTA had a tonnage of 472 tons.

What type of wreck is the NETTA?

The NETTA is classified as a carrier.

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