Antonico (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Antonico (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 16.5 N,52 34.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.275000
  • Longitude: -52.575000
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ANTONICO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BR
Length 66.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1223
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1942
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jun 26, 1991

Surveying Details

H3629/64 2.1.68 H3629/64 2.1.68 NDWPA SHOWN IN 061630N, 523430W ON USHO 5574 [FEB'64 EDN]. NC 517. 12.11.68 12.11.68 SHOWN AS NDW REPD (1943) ON USHO 968. AMEND NDW (STS FOR PA). NC 517. 17.2.77 17.2.77 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 061640N, 523500W, IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS). 26.6.91 26.6.91 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 061700N, 523500W. (WW2SL, LL WW2). STATED TO HAVE SUNK IN ENTRANCE TO MAROWYNE RIVER. (DODS). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 050300N, 533000W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MANOEL LEONIDAS DE ALBUQUERQUE. PASSAGE PARA FOR PARAMARIBO. SHELLED & SUNK BY U 516. (DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 6 16.5 N,52 34.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTONICO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 28, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) belonged to BR.

What cargo was the ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the ANTONICO (POSSIBLY)?

The ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1223 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTONICO (POSSIBLY)?

The ANTONICO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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