Pioneer 11 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pioneer 11 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 0.76 N,63 3.585 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.012667
  • Longitude: -63.059750
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PIONEER 11
Type fishing vessel
Flag JP
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1979
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H2049/77 8.10.79 H2049/77 8.10.79 BROKE MOORINGS & STRUCK ROCK NEAR FORT AMSTERDAM LT DURING HURRICANE FREDERIC. 7 OF CREW DROWNED. (CITRO MR KOOIJMAN LETTER & PHOTO, DTD 13.9.79). CHART AS ST IN 180044N, 630335.5W. BR STD. H2493/72 14.4.80 H2493/72 14.4.80 STILL ON ROCKS IN SAME POSN. SALVAGE ATTEMPT UNLIKELY. (LLOYDS VOL.239). H2493/72 28.7.80 H2493/72 28.7.80 POSN GIVEN AS 180043.3N, 630337W. (HAGUE NM 2169/80). NCA. H2049/77 2.6.81 H2049/77 2.6.81 REPD AS CONSPIC IN 180044N, 630337W. (MV 'SUN PRINCESS' HN, DTD 15.4.81). NC 2079. 24.11.88 24.11.88 SHOWN AS ST IN 180043N, 630337W ON NETHERLANDS 2716 [1988 EDN]. BR STD. 23.11.95 23.11.95 WGD POSN: 180048N, 630333W. NC 583. HH671/460/03 26.1.96 HH671/460/03 26.1.96 AMENDED TO NDW PA IN 180044N, 630338E. (NETHERLANDS NM 56/96). INS IN 180043.5N, 630337W [NAS]. - NM 713/96. 14.11.98 14.11.98 WGD POSN: 180046N, 630335W. NE 2079. 5.12.05 5.12.05 SHOWN AS NDW IN 1800.760N, 6303.585W [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 2716 [SEP '05 EDN]. NE 2079. 28.7.09 SEP 2009/000099458 28.7.09 DELETE. (NETHERLANDS NM 30/358/09). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 25.2.10 SEP 2010000004159 25.2.10 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 2716 [DEC '09 EDN]. DELETE. - NM BLOCK 1266/10.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2009

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BROKE MOORINGS & STRUCK ROCK NEAR FORT AMSTERDAM. 7 CREW DROWNED, 17 SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.239).

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FAQ

Where is the PIONEER 11 wreck located?

The PIONEER 11 wreck is located at coordinates 18 0.76 N,63 3.585 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PIONEER 11?

The seabed around the PIONEER 11 lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the PIONEER 11 sink?

The PIONEER 11 sank on Sep 3, 1979.

When was the wreck of the PIONEER 11 discovered?

The wreck of the PIONEER 11 was discovered in 1979.

What country did the PIONEER 11 belong to?

The PIONEER 11 belonged to JP.

What type of wreck is the PIONEER 11?

The PIONEER 11 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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