Vencemos Iv Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Vencemos iv Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 20.8 N,62 43.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.346667
  • Longitude: -62.718333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name VENCEMOS IV
Type bulk carrier
Flag VE
Length 114.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 4176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2080/72 19.10.87 H2080/72 19.10.87 AGROUND 500-600FT FROM PIER. WATER IN HOLDS. NOT INTERFERING WITH NAVIGATION. SALVAGE BEING CONSIDERED. (LL, 26.8.87 & 24.9.87). NCA YET, POSN 082048N, 624306W FOR FILING ONLY. 18.4.06 18.4.06 REFLOATED 1.8.89 AND TOWED TO PERTIGALETE, VENEZUELA. DEMOLITION COMMENCED 29.5.90. (MSD). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2010

Circumstances of loss

1.8.89 BUILT IN 1974 BY KAGOSHIMA DOCK & IRON WORKS CO LTD, KAGOSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANSPORTE INDUSTRIAL SA. BROKE LINES WHILE MOORED AT PUERTO ORDAZ LOADED WITH 6143 TONS CEMENT. DRIFTED IN 6 KNOT CURRENT AND GROUNDED ON ROCKS CAUSING SERIOUS FLOODING AND HARDENING OF THE CARGO. AS THE RIVER WOULD NOT RISE SUFFICENTLY FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS WAS ABANDONED AS CTL. REFLOATED 1.8.89 AND TOWED TO PERTIGALETE, VENEZUELA. DEMOLITION COMMENCED 29.5.90. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VENCEMOS IV wreck located?

The VENCEMOS IV wreck is located at coordinates 8 20.8 N,62 43.1 W.

When did the VENCEMOS IV sink?

The VENCEMOS IV sank on Aug 23, 1987.

When was the wreck of the VENCEMOS IV discovered?

The wreck of the VENCEMOS IV was discovered in 1987.

What country did the VENCEMOS IV belong to?

The VENCEMOS IV belonged to VE.

What cargo was the VENCEMOS IV carrying?

The VENCEMOS IV was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the VENCEMOS IV?

The VENCEMOS IV had a tonnage of 4176 tons.

What type of wreck is the VENCEMOS IV?

The VENCEMOS IV is classified as a bulk carrier.

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