Amazonia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Amazonia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 42.308 S,38 29.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.705133
  • Longitude: -38.492500
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMAZONIA (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag BR
Length 121 m
Width 17 m
Draught 9.7
Tonnage 5419
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1981
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers ISOL DANGER, FL(2)6S, CLOSE N
Surveying Details H4288/77 11.6.82 H4288/77 11.6.82 WK IN 034136S, 382942W, LYING ON ITS SIDE, SHOWING 3FT AT HW & 6-8FT AT LW IN LASH ANCHORAGE (H/N DTD 21.4.82, NEDLLOYD NAGASAKI). INS ST PA. - NM 1507/82. H4855/72 15.7.82 H4855/72 15.7.82 INS ST IN 034218S, 382933W [CORREGO ALEGRE]. (RIO NM 100/82). INS IN 034139.5S, 382934W [BA DATUM]. BR STD. H3165/79 14.3.85 H3165/79 14.3.85 LT ESTABLISHED ON WK, FL(2)6S.3M. (RIO NM 289/84). - NM 634/85. 18.8.86 18.8.86 ST IN 034218.5S, 382933W, Q(2)6S.3M SHOWN ON BRAZIL 701. NC 526. H3165/79 6.1.87 H3165/79 6.1.87 LIGHT REMOVED FROM WK. ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, FL(2)6S, ESTABLISHED CLOSE N. (BRAZIL NM 288/86). - NM 3537/86.
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2009

Circumstances of loss

9.1.82 BUILT 1970 BY VEROLME EST. REUNIDO DO BRASIL, S.A, JACUACANGA. VESSEL CAPSIZED & SANK OFF FORTALEZA, BRAZIL, PASSAGE MANAUS FOR RIO DE JANEIRO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANHIA DE NAVEGACAO MARITIMA NETUMAR. NO CASUALTIES. (MSD). PORT CAPTAIN HAS GIVEN OWNERS 6 MTHS TO REMOVE WK. TO BE SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. (LL 9.1.82)

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FAQ

Where is the AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 3 42.308 S,38 29.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMAZONIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 3, 1981.

When was the wreck of the AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) belonged to BR.

What cargo was the AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the AMAZONIA (PROBABLY)?

The AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5419 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMAZONIA (PROBABLY)?

The AMAZONIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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