Shakem Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shakem Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 1.681 N,61 47.129 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.028017
  • Longitude: -61.785483
Wreck Depth 17.56 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHAKEM
Type carrier
Flag VC
Length 58.9 m
Width 8.9 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 59.1
Sonar Width 9.5
Shadow Height 12
Orientation 212
Tonnage 570
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement,wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 17, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater shipwreck SHAKEM located off the coast of Grand Anse Beach, Grenada. The wreck lies at coordinates 12 1.681 N, 61 47.129 W. Based on the latest UK Hydrographic Office survey, the vessel rests at a depth of 17.56 meters, with a charted depth of 17.5 meters. The SHAKEM shipwreck measures 59.1 meters in length, 9.5 meters in width, and has a total height of 12.0 meters. This underwater obstruction serves as a navigation hazard in the region.

Surveying Details

HH671/720/02 12.6.01 SANK OFF GRAND ANSE BEACH. (LL 1.6.01). POSN 1202.00N, 6147.00W FOR FILING ONLY. HH671/720/02 19.6.01 WK LIES IN 1201.69N, 6147.13W [WGD]. LIES IN 100FT OF WATER WITH 50FT OVER THE MAST. WILL NOT BE MARKED. (GRENADA PORTS AUTHORITY, LTR DTD 1.6.01). CHARTED GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. INS AS DW. - NM 2953/01. SEP 2016/000230198 17.3.17 EXAM'D 26.9.16 IN 1201.681N, 6147.129W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.56MTRS, LENGTH 59.1MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS, HT 12.0MTRS. PREDICTED TIDES APPLIED TO LEAST DEPTH. (UKHO SURVEY TEAM, H525_BLOCK_1_WRECK_57463). AMEND DW 17.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX PARTNER-97, EX THEA NAGES-84, EX DERD FRESE-66. BUILT IN 1956 BY J J SIETAS SCHIFFSWERT, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRANK OLLIVIERRE, KINGSTOWN. PASSAGE PORT OF SPAIN FOR GRENADA. CARGO PORTLAND CEMENT. SANK AFTER TAKING WATER SURING THE OVERNIGHT PASSAGE.

General Comments

WK appears to be a cargo vessel, intact and upright. It appears to have a crane a midships. No visible scour.

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FAQ

Where is the SHAKEM wreck located?

The SHAKEM wreck is located at coordinates 12 1.681 N,61 47.129 W.

How deep is the SHAKEM and where exactly is it located?

The SHAKEM lies at a depth of about 17.56 meters and is located at coordinates 12 1.681 N,61 47.129 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHAKEM?

The seabed around the SHAKEM lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the SHAKEM sink?

The SHAKEM sank on May 30, 2001.

When was the wreck of the SHAKEM discovered?

The wreck of the SHAKEM was discovered in 2001.

What country did the SHAKEM belong to?

The SHAKEM belonged to VC.

What cargo was the SHAKEM carrying?

The SHAKEM was carrying cement,wine.

What was the tonnage of the SHAKEM?

The SHAKEM had a tonnage of 570 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHAKEM?

The SHAKEM is classified as a carrier.

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