Paola A. Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Paola a. Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 12.2 S,79 52.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.203333
  • Longitude: -79.878333
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name PAOLA A.
Type tanker
Flag EC
Length 92.8 m
Width 13.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1969
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 17, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5067/75 6.8.85 H5067/75 6.8.85 SANK IN RIVER GUAYAS IN FRONT OF GUAYAQUIL. (LL, 19.7.85). NCA YET. H5067/75 27.9.85 H5067/75 27.9.85 WK IN 021212S, 795242W. FL.R.6S LT HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON WK AND NAVIGATION IS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED IN THE VICINITY. (ECUADOR NM 2(T)/85). NCA. H5067/75 29.10.85 H5067/75 29.10.85 LYING IN SAME POSN BUT INSURERS HAVE ACCEPTED THAT WK MUST BE MOVED. (LL, 23.10.85). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 17, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 BY MIYOSHI ZOSEN K.K., UWAJIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOGISTICA MARITIMA C.A. SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION WHICH OCCURRED DURING REPAIRS BEING CARRIED OUT ON THE RIVER GUAYAS AT GUAYAQUIL. 3 CREW MEMBERS & 3 SHORE WORKERS WERE KILLED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PAOLA A. wreck located?

The PAOLA A. wreck is located at coordinates 2 12.2 S,79 52.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PAOLA A.?

The seabed around the PAOLA A. lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the PAOLA A. sink?

The PAOLA A. sank on Jul 17, 1985.

When was the wreck of the PAOLA A. discovered?

The wreck of the PAOLA A. was discovered in 1985.

What country did the PAOLA A. belong to?

The PAOLA A. belonged to EC.

What was the tonnage of the PAOLA A.?

The PAOLA A. had a tonnage of 1969 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAOLA A.?

The PAOLA A. is classified as a tanker.

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