Where is the POMAIRE wreck located?

The POMAIRE wreck is located at coordinates 33 2.2 S,71 36.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the POMAIRE?

The seabed around the POMAIRE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

The POMAIRE sank on Jun 19, 1991.

The wreck of the POMAIRE was discovered in 1991.

The POMAIRE had a tonnage of 2548 tons.

The POMAIRE is classified as a carrier.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	lifted
Pomaire Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	33 2.2 S,71 36.7 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -33.036667 Longitude: -71.611667
Water Depth	8 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	POMAIRE
Type	carrier
Flag	CL
Length	103 m
Width	17.1 m
Draught	5.5
Tonnage	2548
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jun 19, 1991
Bottom Texture	Rock
Original Detection Year	1991
Last Detection Year	1991
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	HH636/350/01 23.7.91 HH636/350/01 23.7.91 STRANDED IN VALPARAISO BAY IN VICINITY OF BARON WHARF. LIES WITH PORT SIDE AGAINST ROCKS AND WITH STARBOARD SIDE OPEN TO THE SEA. PORT AUTHORITIES REQUIRE WRECKAGE TO BE REMOVED. (LL, 27.6.91). NCA, POSN 330212S, 713642W FOR FILING ONLY. HH636/350/02 19.8.91 HH636/350/02 19.8.91 REMAINS IN SAME POSN. NO DATE FOR REMOVAL YET. (LL, 2.8.91). HH636/350/02 8.10.91 HH636/350/02 8.10.91 CANNOT BE REFLOATED. WILL BE BROKEN UP IN SITU. WORK TO BE COMPLETED BY 5.12.91. (LL, 3.10.91). HH636/350/02 19.12.91 HH636/350/02 19.12.91 BREAKING COMMENCED. WILL BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 MONTHS. (LL, 5.12.91). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date	May 7, 2010

21.6.91 STRANDED DURING HEAVY WEATHER. (LL, 21.6.91).

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