Antilles Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Antilles sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 53 N,75 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.883333
  • Longitude: -75.000000
Water Depth 1350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTILLES SUN
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2007

Surveying Details

H3083/76 8.3.82 VESSEL SANK 25M E OF CAYO MOA, CUBA, ACCORDING TO LOCAL AGENT, ANTILLES SUN WAS CUT IN TWO AND SANK IN 15MINUTES, VESSEL IS A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 1 & 3.3.82). POSN 222000N, 774000W FOR FILING ONLY. 23.11.00 POSN FOR FILING ONLY ABOVE IN ERROR, POSN OF CAYO MOA IS 2042.00N, 7452.00W. LATER LLOYDS REPORT STATES THAT MV CORAIN II GAVE COLLISION POSN AS 2053.00N, 7500.00W APPROX. (LL 247). POSN AMENDED TO 2053.00N, 7500.00W. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE KINGSTON, JAMAICA FOR MIAMI. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH CORAIN II. WAS CUT IN TWO. (LL).

General Comments

CUT IN TWO BY COLLISION

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FAQ

Where is the ANTILLES SUN wreck located?

The ANTILLES SUN wreck is located at coordinates 20 53 N,75 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTILLES SUN?

The seabed around the ANTILLES SUN lies at approximately 1350 meters deep.

When did the ANTILLES SUN sink?

The ANTILLES SUN sank on Feb 24, 1982.

When was the wreck of the ANTILLES SUN discovered?

The wreck of the ANTILLES SUN was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ANTILLES SUN belong to?

The ANTILLES SUN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ANTILLES SUN?

The ANTILLES SUN had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTILLES SUN?

The ANTILLES SUN is classified as a motor vessel.

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