Santa Margarita Dos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Santa margarita dos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 27.7 N,64 11.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.461667
  • Longitude: -64.198333
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTA MARGARITA DOS
Type roll on-roll off
Flag VE
Length 86.6 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 2240
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2080/72 24.11.87 COMPLETELY SUNK. THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO LIE ABOUT 300MTRS FROM BERTH IN APPROX 80MTRS OF WATER. POSN HAS BEEN BUOYED. (LL, 7.11.87). NAVY HAS BEEN UNABLE TO PINPOINT HER POSN. LIES IN STEEPLY-SHELVING AREA, DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN MUD AND LIKELY TO SINK IN EVEN FURTHER. UNLIKELY TO BE RECOVERED. (LL, 12.11.87). NCA YET. H2080/72 14.4.88 WILL NOT BE SALVAGED. (LL, 15.3.88). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BULT IN 1960 BY AALBORG VAERFT A/S, AALBORG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CONSOLIDADA DE FERRYS CA. SUDDENLY LISTED AND SANK WHILE AT CUMANA TERMINAL DURING LOADING OF HEAVY VEHICLES, UP TO 50 TONS IN WEIGHT, WHERE SHE HAD BERTHED FOLLOWING A TRIP FROM MARGARITA ISLAND. CAPSIZED AND SANK IN 260FT OF WATER. 5 LOST, 250 PASSENGERS EVACUATED. WK LOCATED DEEPLY BURIED IN SEABED. (MSD).

General Comments

DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN SEAFLOOR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 10 27.7 N,64 11.9 W
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FAQ

Where is the SANTA MARGARITA DOS wreck located?

The SANTA MARGARITA DOS wreck is located at coordinates 10 27.7 N,64 11.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTA MARGARITA DOS?

The seabed around the SANTA MARGARITA DOS lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the SANTA MARGARITA DOS sink?

The SANTA MARGARITA DOS sank on Nov 3, 1987.

When was the wreck of the SANTA MARGARITA DOS discovered?

The wreck of the SANTA MARGARITA DOS was discovered in 1987.

What country did the SANTA MARGARITA DOS belong to?

The SANTA MARGARITA DOS belonged to VE.

What was the tonnage of the SANTA MARGARITA DOS?

The SANTA MARGARITA DOS had a tonnage of 2240 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTA MARGARITA DOS?

The SANTA MARGARITA DOS is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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