Witsupply Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Witsupply Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 2.5 N,63 7.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.041667
  • Longitude: -63.125000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WITSUPPLY
Type barge
Tonnage 2999
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH671/352/01 3.10.90 HH671/352/01 3.10.90 AGROUND ON SMALL REEF AT BURGEAUX POINT, BURGEAUX BAY, ST MARTIN. NOT LIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. (LL 7.9.90). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 21, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BLOWN FROM MOORING IN SIMPSON BAY WHEN ANCHOR CABLE PARTED DURING HURRICANE 'HUGO'. DRIFTED OUT TO SEA IN SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AND LATER WAS BLOWN BACK TO GROUND ON A REEF.

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FAQ

Where is the WITSUPPLY wreck located?

The WITSUPPLY wreck is located at coordinates 18 2.5 N,63 7.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WITSUPPLY?

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

When did the WITSUPPLY sink?

The WITSUPPLY sank on Sep 18, 1989.

When was the wreck of the WITSUPPLY discovered?

The wreck of the WITSUPPLY was discovered in 1989.

What was the tonnage of the WITSUPPLY?

The WITSUPPLY had a tonnage of 2999 tons.

What type of wreck is the WITSUPPLY?

The WITSUPPLY is classified as a barge.

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