Petro Avila Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Petro avila Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 2.55 N,71 36.383 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.042500
  • Longitude: -71.606383
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name PETRO AVILA
Type tanker
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 1958
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1496/56 14.3.56 H1496/56 14.3.56 DW PA IN 110800N, 712830W OR 032DEG 10.5M FROM ZAPARA LT, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (HAGUE NM 22/287/56). - NM 624/56. H1496/56 31.5.56 H1496/56 31.5.56 USNM 960/56 GIVES DIFFERENT POSN [NOT STATED]. ACCEPT HAHGUE NM. NCA. H7320/56 3.4.56 H7320/56 3.4.56 FL.G LT EXHIBITED ON BUOY. (US NM 616/56). BR STD. H1496/56 27.3.56 H1496/56 27.3.56 DW IN 110800N, 712925W, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FLG CLOSE N. (CARACAS NM 7/56). - NM BLOCK NM 2574/57. H1496/56 26.6.58 H1496/56 26.6.58 WK & BUOY REMOVED. (VENEZUELAN NM & SHELL TANKERS). DELETE. - NM 1332/58. H1496/56 21.8.58 H1496/56 21.8.58 FORWARD PART ONLY REMOVED. 28FT OVER REMAINS. (US NM 3649/58). ACCEPT VENEZUELAN AUTHORITY. NCA. H1564/59 23.4.59 H1564/59 23.4.59 ST SHOWN IN 110218N, 713631W ON SHELL TANKERS CHART M.O.G.2. - NM 938/59. H5755/59 25.11.59 H5755/59 25.11.59 G CONL LT BUOY, FLG5S 1.5C NNE OF WK. (CARACAS NM 8/59). - NM 2597/59. H581/61 19.4.61 H581/61 19.4.61 WK OBSERVED, BUT BUOY MISSING. (HMS CARDIGAN BAY, HN). H4286/60 3.8.62 H4286/60 3.8.62 DW SHOWN IN 110226N, 713623W ON K3313/1. NC 1519. 22.11.73 22.11.73 DW SHOWN IN 110226N, 713624W ON VENEZUELAN DHN 1002 [1973 EDN]. 22.1.90 22.1.90 SHOWN IN 110218N, 713628W [PSAD] ON US 24483 [1ST EDN - NOV'87]. AMEND POSN TO 110233N, 713623W [LOCAL FIT] ON NE 1519.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 1990
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FAQ

Where is the PETRO AVILA wreck located?

The PETRO AVILA wreck is located at coordinates 11 2.55 N,71 36.383 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PETRO AVILA?

The seabed around the PETRO AVILA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PETRO AVILA discovered?

The wreck of the PETRO AVILA was discovered in 1956.

What type of wreck is the PETRO AVILA?

The PETRO AVILA is classified as a tanker.

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