Pomaire Wreck

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
Last Amended Date May 7, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

Shipwreck POMAIRE located at coordinates 33 2.2 S, 71 36.7 W in Valparaiso Bay near Baron Wharf along the coast of Chile. The vessel stranded with its port side against rocks and starboard side exposed to the sea. Operations were established to break up the wreck in situ after refloating attempts failed.

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.

Circumstances of loss

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

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FAQ

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.

When did the POMAIRE sink?

The POMAIRE sank on Jun 19, 1991.

When was the wreck of the POMAIRE discovered?

The wreck of the POMAIRE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the POMAIRE belong to?

The POMAIRE belonged to CL.

What was the tonnage of the POMAIRE?

The POMAIRE had a tonnage of 2548 tons.

What type of wreck is the POMAIRE?

The POMAIRE is classified as a carrier.

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