Vega Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Vega Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 54 N,78 4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.900000
  • Longitude: -78.066667
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VEGA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 128 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 6029
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Vega, a vessel identified as a total loss, was located in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Honduras. Initially reported hard aground on May 31, 1985, at coordinates 16 54 N, 78 04 W, the wreck was subject to salvage evaluations. Subsequent reports in September 1985 revised the position to 16 42 N, 78 04 W, noting the vessel was in deep water. The Vega was successfully refloated on June 4, 1985, and is no longer considered an underwater obstruction at the original site. Search terms: Vega shipwreck, Caribbean Sea wreck, 16 54 N 78 04 W coordinates, marine total loss, Vega salvage, underwater obstruction report.

Surveying Details

H4512/75 31.5.85 HARD AGROUND IN APPROX POSN 165400N, 780400W. (LL 17.5.85). SALVAGE PROSPECTS BEING EVALUATED. (LL 20.5.85). NCA YET. 19.9.85 POSN GIVEN AS 164200N, 780400W. (MARINE TOTAL LOSSES AUG 1985). IN DEEP WATER. NCA. 4.6.85 REFLOATED 4.6.85. (LL 260). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

4.6.85 BUILT IN 1944. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HIGGINS IND INC, NEW ORLEANS. PASSAGE PUERTO CABELLO FOR NEW ORLEANS. RAN AGROUND. REFLOATED 4.6.85 AND TOWED TO NEW ORLEANS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the VEGA wreck located?

The VEGA wreck is located at coordinates 16 54 N,78 4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VEGA?

The seabed around the VEGA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the VEGA sink?

The VEGA sank on May 13, 1985.

When was the wreck of the VEGA discovered?

The wreck of the VEGA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the VEGA belong to?

The VEGA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the VEGA carrying?

The VEGA was carrying metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VEGA?

The VEGA had a tonnage of 6029 tons.

What type of wreck is the VEGA?

The VEGA is classified as a carrier.

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