Witwater (Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Witwater (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 25.65 N,79 49.983 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.427500
  • Longitude: -79.833050
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name WITWATER (FWD PART)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 111.6 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 3696
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1968
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G CON BUOY FL 3S
Surveying Details H3049/65 11.3.69 H3049/65 11.3.69 BOW AND STERN POSNS REPD BY LLOYDS AND H NOTE. INS AS DW IN 092539N, 794959W. - NM 563/69. H3049/65 13.1.70 H3049/65 13.1.70 G CON BUOY FL 3S IN 092545N, 795000W (ABOUT 1C N OF WK). (US NM 6613/69). - NM 170/70. H2080/72 26.3.79 H2080/72 26.3.79 REPD LEAST DEPTH 4.6MTRS. (USNM 3763/70). NCA. H2080/72 23.5.83 H2080/72 23.5.83 REPD TO BE MARKED BY UNLIT BUOY. (HAMBURG NM 450/79). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY BARNES-DULUTH SHIPBUILDING CO, DULUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHALLENGER LTD. PASSAGE COASTWISE LAS MINAS FOR CRISTOBAL. BROKE IN TWO WHEN LEAVING CRISTOBAL. BOW PART SANK AND AFTER PART, WHICH WAS AT FIRST ANCHORED, DRAGGED AND GROUNDED AT THE MOUTH OF THE VIEGO RIVER. DECLARED CTL. NO LIVES LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WITWATER (FWD PART) wreck located?

The WITWATER (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 9 25.65 N,79 49.983 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WITWATER (FWD PART)?

The seabed around the WITWATER (FWD PART) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the WITWATER (FWD PART) sink?

The WITWATER (FWD PART) sank on Dec 13, 1968.

When was the wreck of the WITWATER (FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the WITWATER (FWD PART) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the WITWATER (FWD PART) belong to?

The WITWATER (FWD PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WITWATER (FWD PART) carrying?

The WITWATER (FWD PART) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the WITWATER (FWD PART)?

The WITWATER (FWD PART) had a tonnage of 3696 tons.

What type of wreck is the WITWATER (FWD PART)?

The WITWATER (FWD PART) is classified as a tanker.

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