Vermillion Bay Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Vermillion bay Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
17 45 N,63 10 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 750 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | VERMILLION BAY |
| Type | barge |
| Flag | PA |
| Cargo | general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 5, 1977 |
| Original Detection Year | 1977 |
| Last Detection Year | 1977 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 15.12.77 SANK 11M OFF ST EUSTATIUS IN 174500N, 631000W APPROX, IN 750MTRS DEPTH. (LL 14.12.77). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 19.12.77 NAMED AS 'FAMILIAN BAY' (?), REPORTED AS CAPSIZED IN 174500N, 631000W APPROX. (LL 17.12.77). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 18, 2012 |
Circumstances of loss
A CONVERTED TANKER. SANK 11M OFF ST EUSTATIUS. (LL).
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