Aracataca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aracataca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 8 N,20 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.133333
  • Longitude: -20.833333
Water Depth 1950 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARACATACA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5378
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 570800N, 205000W. 31.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2000 MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY CAMMEL LARIDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDERS & FYFFES LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 447NHP FOR 13.5 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-101. EIGHT MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ARACATACA wreck located?

The ARACATACA wreck is located at coordinates 57 8 N,20 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARACATACA?

The seabed around the ARACATACA lies at approximately 1950 meters deep.

When did the ARACATACA sink?

The ARACATACA sank on Nov 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ARACATACA discovered?

The wreck of the ARACATACA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ARACATACA belong to?

The ARACATACA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ARACATACA?

The ARACATACA had a tonnage of 5378 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARACATACA?

The ARACATACA is classified as a steam ship.

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