Remus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Remus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 31.496 N,60 37.803 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.524933
  • Longitude: -60.630050
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REMUS
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 149.7 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 8435
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1968
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers E CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(3)10S, CLOSE NE MARKING DARIEN RK
Surveying Details H1713/56 23.5.68 STRANDED ON DARIEN RK, IN 103130N, 603748W. (LL). INS AS ST IN 103130N, 603748W. - NM 934/68. H1713/56 7.7.69 WK CAN BE DISTINGUISHED AT 12M BY RADAR. (HAMBURG NM 1908/69). H1713/56 7.4.70 FOLLOWING AN AERIAL SURVEY, WK NO LONGER VISIBLE & NOW WITHIN 150YDS OF DARIEN RK. (TRINIDAD & TOBAGO CG, LTR DTD 9.3.70). AMEND TO DW. - NM 657/70. 8.8.91 VESSEL BROKEN IN TWO. THE AFT SECTION AT RIGHT ANGLES TO FORE SECTION. (MSD). 8.3.10 SHOWN AS DWPA IN 1031.496N, 6037.803W [WGD]. NC 501.
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945 BY ERIKSBERGS M/V A/B. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAREGIDA CIA NAV SA. PASSAGE PUERTO MATANUS, VENEZELA FOR PORT OF SPAIN. RAN AGROUND ON DARIEN ROCK IN ROUGH WEATHER. CREW ABANDONED, VESSEL BROKE IN TWO. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the REMUS wreck located?

The REMUS wreck is located at coordinates 10 31.496 N,60 37.803 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REMUS?

The seabed around the REMUS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the REMUS sink?

The REMUS sank on Apr 1, 1968.

When was the wreck of the REMUS discovered?

The wreck of the REMUS was discovered in 1968.

What country did the REMUS belong to?

The REMUS belonged to PA.

What cargo was the REMUS carrying?

The REMUS was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the REMUS?

The REMUS had a tonnage of 8435 tons.

What type of wreck is the REMUS?

The REMUS is classified as a carrier.

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