Templar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Templar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 13.61 S,75 15.147 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -15.226833
  • Longitude: -75.252450
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name TEMPLAR
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 159.5 m
Width 21.1 m
Draught 9.7
Tonnage 12153
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2082/65 24.8.65 H2082/65 24.8.65 WK, LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS [7FMS 3FT] IN 151353S, 751519W. (PERU NM 042/65). - NM 1682/65. H2082/65 29.10.65 H2082/65 29.10.65 MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, CLOSE N. (PERU NM 067/65). - NM 1991/65. H2358/61 31.12.65 H2358/61 31.12.65 NOW SHOWN IN 151248S, 751503W WITH BUOY CLOSE W ON PERUVIAN CHART. (MV CLUDEN HN 1/65). - NM 2468/65. H2082/65 4.3.66 H2082/65 4.3.66 NOW MARKED BY B CONL LT BUOY. (US NM 270/66). BR STD. H2082/65 24.10.67 H2082/65 24.10.67 BUOY DISCONTINUED. (PERU NM 137/67). DELETE BUOY. - NM 1959/67. H2082/65 20.4.72 H2082/65 20.4.72 DW SHOWN IN 151324S, 751501W [PRP] ON PERUVIAN 2221. NC 3090. H3780/80 31.7.86 H3780/80 31.7.86 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 22MTRS. NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (PERU PILOT VOL II). LIES IN GEN DEPTH 150FT APPROX, WITH DEPTH OF 60FT OVER IT. (GUIDE TO PORT ENTRY, 1985-86). NCA YET. 8.5.91 8.5.91 SHOWN AS NDW ON PERU 2220 [OCT '85 EDN]. NE 3090.
Last Amended Date May 8, 1991

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY A/S AKERS M/V, OSLO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILH. WILHELMSEN. PASSAGE SAN NICOLAS, PERU FOR DISCHARGE AT KOKURA, JAPAN. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW AFTER STRIKING SUBMERGED ROCK ABOUT 3M NW OF PT SAN NICOLAS. THE MASTER DROWNED WITH HIS VESSEL, 34 CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the TEMPLAR wreck located?

The TEMPLAR wreck is located at coordinates 15 13.61 S,75 15.147 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TEMPLAR?

The seabed around the TEMPLAR lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the TEMPLAR sink?

The TEMPLAR sank on May 1, 1965.

When was the wreck of the TEMPLAR discovered?

The wreck of the TEMPLAR was discovered in 1965.

What country did the TEMPLAR belong to?

The TEMPLAR belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TEMPLAR carrying?

The TEMPLAR was carrying granular or powdery material,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the TEMPLAR?

The TEMPLAR had a tonnage of 12153 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEMPLAR?

The TEMPLAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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