Newfoundland Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Newfoundland coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 46.126 N,72 26.329 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.768767
  • Longitude: -72.438817
Wreck Depth -0.169 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEWFOUNDLAND COAST
Type carrier
Flag CA
Length 73.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 155
Tonnage 889
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1981
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3572/81 23.9.81 ST IN 214530N, 722700W APPROX. (MV 'MANISTEE' HN, DTD 20.8.81). NCA. H4369/74 13.5.82 ST, RADAR CONSPIC, IN 214636N, 722636W APPROX. OBSERVED AT 16M FROM SSW & 20M FROM NNE. (MV 'SERVIA' HN, DTD 17.4.82). CHART AS ST PA (RA CONSPIC) IN 214600N, 722648W. - NM 1434/82. H4369/74 1.7.82 WK DESCRIBED AS HIGH & DRY, WITH MOST OF VESSEL SHOWING ABOVE WATER. HULL IS RED WITH DARK UPPER SECTION. HAS BLUE FUNNEL & CREAM SUPERSTRUCTURE, WITH THREE SETS OF DERRICKS. SALVORS ON BOARD. VESSEL BELIEVED TO GROUNDED ABOUT 24.9.81 IN 214600N,722600W APPROX. (MV 'BARON BELHAVEN', HN DTD 7.6.82). NCA. H4369/74 10.9.82 REPORT OF WRECK OF SMALL BULK CARRIER, FACING SE, CONSPIC FROM SW AT 12M. RED IN COLOUR, MIDSHIPS & AFT, ACCOMMODATION, SURMOUNTED BY LARGE FUNNEL, MASTS STILL STANDING IN 214606N, 722600W APPROX. (MV 'MAGDALENA', HN DTD 5.8.82). NCA. H4369/74 12.1.83 ST (CONSPIC), LIES 230DEGS, 8.0M FROM NW POINT LT, WITH GOOD RADAR CONTACT AT 15M. (BREST NM 82/49/18). NCA. H4369/74 31.3.83 VESSEL IDENTIFIED AS MV 'NEWFOUNDLAND COAST'. DESCRIBED AS VERY CONSPIC. (HMS FOX). NCA. H5640/81 7.6.83 ST (CONSPIC) IN 214600N, 722623W [NAD 27]. POSN BY TRISPONDER. DESCRIBED AS USEFUL NAVIGATION MARK, LYING NW/SE, CONSPICUOUS VISUALLY & BY RADAR. (HMS FOX, HI 54). CHART AS ST RA CONSPIC. - NM BLOCK 2619/83. 26.10.00 SHOWN AS ST CONSPIC. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 3907. AMEND TO ST CONSPIC & RA CONSPIC. BR STD. HH685/410/03 4.11.02 SHOWN NDW IN 2146.14N, 7226.32W [WGD], WITH LEGEND 'FREIGHTER WRECK (NO LONGER VISIBLE)' ON TURKS & CAICOS 001 [4TH EDN AUG 2002] [M2490/1/4]. CHART ALSO CARRIES NOTE STATING THAT THE WRECKED FREIGHTER NO LONGER SERVES TO MARK THE DANGEROUS WEST REEFS, BEING BROKEN DOWN & SCATTERED AFTER 23 YEARS OF STORM SEAS. AMEND TO NDW. - NM 5314/02. 2019/000256473 23.6.22 WK LOCATED 25/10/2018: IN 2146.126N, 7226.329W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH DRIES 0.169MTRS, GEN DEPTH 1MTRS. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 1MTR, ORIENTATION 155/335 DEGS. BROKEN UP WK OBSERVED. (HI 1598, FUGRO LIDAR SURVEY 2018 - H525-53890). INS ST -0.2MTRS
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934 BY HENRY ROBB, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LABRADOR SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE BERMUDA FOR TURKS ISLAND. CARGO PREFABRICATED BUILDING MATERIALS. RAN AGROUND & WAS WRECKED 16M W OF PROVIDENCIALES, CAICOS ISLANDS. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 46.126 N,72 26.329 W
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FAQ

Where is the NEWFOUNDLAND COAST wreck located?

The NEWFOUNDLAND COAST wreck is located at coordinates 21 46.126 N,72 26.329 W.

How deep is the NEWFOUNDLAND COAST and where exactly is it located?

The NEWFOUNDLAND COAST lies at a depth of about -0.169 meters and is located at coordinates 21 46.126 N,72 26.329 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEWFOUNDLAND COAST?

The seabed around the NEWFOUNDLAND COAST lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the NEWFOUNDLAND COAST sink?

The NEWFOUNDLAND COAST sank on Jul 14, 1981.

When was the wreck of the NEWFOUNDLAND COAST discovered?

The wreck of the NEWFOUNDLAND COAST was discovered in 1981.

What country did the NEWFOUNDLAND COAST belong to?

The NEWFOUNDLAND COAST belonged to CA.

What cargo was the NEWFOUNDLAND COAST carrying?

The NEWFOUNDLAND COAST was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the NEWFOUNDLAND COAST?

The NEWFOUNDLAND COAST had a tonnage of 889 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEWFOUNDLAND COAST?

The NEWFOUNDLAND COAST is classified as a carrier.

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