Punta Brava Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Punta brava Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 0 N,78 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.000000
  • Longitude: -78.000000
Water Depth 3400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PUNTA BRAVA
Type tanker
Flag CO
Length 54.5 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 4.1
Tonnage 734
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.8.77 PROBABLY SANK IN APPROX POSN 110000N, 780000W. (LL 17.8.77). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

3.2.76 BUILT IN 1944 BY KANE SHIP BUILDING CORPORATION, GALVESTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANSPORTES DEL MAR, SA. PASSAGE SAN ANDRES ISLAND FOR CARTEGENA. FOUNDERED 3.2.76. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PUNTA BRAVA wreck located?

The PUNTA BRAVA wreck is located at coordinates 11 0 N,78 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PUNTA BRAVA?

The seabed around the PUNTA BRAVA lies at approximately 3400 meters deep.

When did the PUNTA BRAVA sink?

The PUNTA BRAVA sank on Feb 3, 1976.

When was the wreck of the PUNTA BRAVA discovered?

The wreck of the PUNTA BRAVA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the PUNTA BRAVA belong to?

The PUNTA BRAVA belonged to CO.

What cargo was the PUNTA BRAVA carrying?

The PUNTA BRAVA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PUNTA BRAVA?

The PUNTA BRAVA had a tonnage of 734 tons.

What type of wreck is the PUNTA BRAVA?

The PUNTA BRAVA is classified as a tanker.

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