Venezuela Wreck

Field Value
Venezuela Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 25.520 N,74 19.102 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.425330
  • Longitude: -74.318360
Reported Year 1892
Name VENEZUELA
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Length 92.5 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 6.2
Tonnage 2843
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coffee & hides
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1892

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED IN SNOW STORM

General Comments

Owner: Red D Line, Year Built: 1889, Where Built: Philadelphia, PA, Construction: Steel, Home Port: Eilmington, DE, Departure Port: LaGuayra, Venezuela, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: Chambers, Crew: 72, Lives Lost: 0, Ship Value: $300,000, Cargo Value: $550,000, USLSS Station: N & S Brigantine, Misc Information: #161616; Refloated 2/8/1892

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FAQ

Where is the VENEZUELA wreck located?

The VENEZUELA wreck is located at coordinates 39 25.520 N,74 19.102 W.

When did the VENEZUELA sink?

The VENEZUELA sank on Feb 4, 1892.

What country did the VENEZUELA belong to?

The VENEZUELA belonged to US.

What cargo was the VENEZUELA carrying?

The VENEZUELA was carrying coffee & hides.

What was the tonnage of the VENEZUELA?

The VENEZUELA had a tonnage of 2843 tons.

What type of wreck is the VENEZUELA?

The VENEZUELA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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