Niamoon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Niamoon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 54 N,58 18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.900000
  • Longitude: -58.300000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NIAMOON
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Niamoon is located at the coordinates 6 54 N, 58 18 W, situated on the Boeraserie Bank off the coast of Guyana. Reported as a significant underwater obstruction and a danger to navigation, the vessel remains documented in historical hydrographic records. Navigators operating in the coastal waters of Guyana should exercise caution near this position, as the site represents a sunken hazard identified in historical surveys.

Surveying Details

H5206/73 25.6.76 REPORTED SUNK ON BOERASERIE BANK & TO BE DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (GUYANA NM 5/74). POSN 065400N, 581800W. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

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FAQ

Where is the NIAMOON wreck located?

The NIAMOON wreck is located at coordinates 6 54 N,58 18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NIAMOON?

The seabed around the NIAMOON lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the NIAMOON discovered?

The wreck of the NIAMOON was discovered in 1974.

What type of wreck is the NIAMOON?

The NIAMOON is classified as a motor vessel.

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