Windmill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Windmill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 41 N,57 42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.683333
  • Longitude: -57.700000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name WINDMILL
Type motor vessel
Length 25.9 m
Width 6.7 m
Tonnage 104
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1277/71 28.4.71 SUNK 7M OFF MAHAICONY, GUYANA. POSN DOUBTFUL 064100N, 574200W. (GUYANA NM 4/71). 30.7.91 STATED TO BE VISIBLE FOR 2FT AT LW. (LL 204).
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2004

Circumstances of loss

SANK 7M OFF MAHAICONY, GUYANA. PASSAGE PALMER'S PT, MAZARUNI R FOR CANJE, BERBICE. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the WINDMILL wreck located?

The WINDMILL wreck is located at coordinates 6 41 N,57 42 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WINDMILL?

The seabed around the WINDMILL lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the WINDMILL sink?

The WINDMILL sank on Apr 3, 1971.

When was the wreck of the WINDMILL discovered?

The wreck of the WINDMILL was discovered in 1971.

What cargo was the WINDMILL carrying?

The WINDMILL was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the WINDMILL?

The WINDMILL had a tonnage of 104 tons.

What type of wreck is the WINDMILL?

The WINDMILL is classified as a motor vessel.

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