Punta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Punta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.535 N,6 7.056 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.042250
  • Longitude: -6.117600
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PUNTA
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 86.9 m
Width 12.7 m
Draught 6.2
Tonnage 2197
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4679/55 23.9.55 POSN PLOTTED AS SEVEN STONES IN 500230N, 060700W. TOO CLOSE TO SEVEN STONES TO BE A DANGER. (LL). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000143596 16.11.2016 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI1470). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA DE NAV PUNTA GORDA SA. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BOUGIE FOR PORTISHEAD. GROUNDED IN DENSE FOG. BROKE IN TWO AND BECAME A CTL. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the PUNTA wreck located?

The PUNTA wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.535 N,6 7.056 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PUNTA?

The seabed around the PUNTA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the PUNTA sink?

The PUNTA sank on Jul 22, 1955.

When was the wreck of the PUNTA discovered?

The wreck of the PUNTA was discovered in 1955.

What country did the PUNTA belong to?

The PUNTA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the PUNTA carrying?

The PUNTA was carrying chemicals,stone.

What was the tonnage of the PUNTA?

The PUNTA had a tonnage of 2197 tons.

What type of wreck is the PUNTA?

The PUNTA is classified as a steam ship.

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