Norsul Trombetas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Norsul trombetas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 35.61 S,44 22.543 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.593500
  • Longitude: -44.375717
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NORSUL TROMBETAS
Type bulk carrier
Flag BR
Length 175 m
Width 26.2 m
Draught 10.1
Orientation 135
Tonnage 15319
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo bauxite
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1989
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH655/350/01 17.1.90 HH655/350/01 17.1.90 STRANDED IN 023536S, 442236W. LATER BROKE IN TWO. NO SALVAGE OPERATION UNDERTAKEN. WILL PROBABLY BE LEFT 'AS LIES' AS TOTAL LOSS. (LL 16,30.11.89; 15.12.89; 12.1.90). NCA YET. HH655/350/01 8.3.90 HH655/350/01 26.3 90 CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 8.3.90). NCA YET. HH655/350/01 13.6.90 HH655/350/01 13.6.90 STRANDED IN 023536S, 442232W [COA]. (BRASIL NM 27/90). INS ST IN 023539S, 442241W. - NM 1810/90. 28.11.90 28.11.90 SHOWN IN 023536S, 442232W [COA]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 535. HH658/803/01 14.12.90 HH658/803/01 14.12.90 PHOTOGRAPH, TAKEN MAY '90, SHOWS PART FORWARD SECTION, WITH FOREMAST, PART MIDSHIPS AND ACCOMMODATION/FUNNEL ABOVE WATER. APPEARS TO LIE SE/NW WITH BACK BROKEN. (J/HYDRO/04/90, PHOTO DIS 6110-19, 12.11.90). NCA. HH655/350/02 21.11.91 HH655/350/02 21.11.91 WK REMOVED. (BRASIL NM N 259(T)/91). AMEND TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 3443/91.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 1991

Circumstances of loss

ARRIVED AT ITAQUI PORT, FOLLOWING PASSAGE FROM TROMBETAS, TO UNLOAD. GROUNDED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the NORSUL TROMBETAS wreck located?

The NORSUL TROMBETAS wreck is located at coordinates 2 35.61 S,44 22.543 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORSUL TROMBETAS?

The seabed around the NORSUL TROMBETAS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the NORSUL TROMBETAS sink?

The NORSUL TROMBETAS sank on Nov 14, 1989.

When was the wreck of the NORSUL TROMBETAS discovered?

The wreck of the NORSUL TROMBETAS was discovered in 1990.

What country did the NORSUL TROMBETAS belong to?

The NORSUL TROMBETAS belonged to BR.

What cargo was the NORSUL TROMBETAS carrying?

The NORSUL TROMBETAS was carrying bauxite.

What was the tonnage of the NORSUL TROMBETAS?

The NORSUL TROMBETAS had a tonnage of 15319 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORSUL TROMBETAS?

The NORSUL TROMBETAS is classified as a bulk carrier.

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