Aracosta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Aracosta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 24.45 N,57 29.082 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.407500
  • Longitude: -57.484700
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ARACOSTA
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7288/52 9.2.53 WK LIES IN 062449N, 572907W, MARKED BY LT BUOY, FL.G3S, 150FT N OF WK. (TRANSPORT & HBR DEPT, GEORGETOWN NMS 6/51 & 18/52). H1182/52 28.1.54 ST SHOWN MARKED BY GW CONL BUOY, FL.G3S CLOSE NE, & Y CAN BUOY CLOSE SW ON SURVEY [E9409]. CONFIRMED BY GEORGETOWN NM 38/54. BR STD. H2229/56 13.6.56 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 062427N, 572902W. (HM GEORGETOWN & HMS ST AUSTELL BAY). - NM 1468/56. H2229/56 18.12.56 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 062449N, 572907W. (GEORGETOWN NM 8/56). BR STD. H1182/52 4.4.57 LT BUOY IS REPD MISSING. (GEORGETOWN NM 7/57). NCA. H1182/52 29.5.57 NOW STATED TO BE DW IN 062427N, 572910W, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, FL.G1S CLOSE SE & G DRUM BUOY CLOSE N. (GEORGETOWN NM 9/57). - NM 1265/57. H1182/52 4.3.63 ARACOSTA BN, FL.G3S ESTABLISHED IN LIEU OF LT BUOY CLOSE SE OF WK. (HM GEORGETOWN). INS 'ARACOSTA' BN, FL.G3S IN LIEU OF LT BUOY CLOSE SE OF WK. - NM 536/63. H1182/52 6.8.63 G DRUM BUOY CLOSE N OF WK NO LONGER ON STATION. (HMS VIDAL HN, 7.4.63). H3409/76 7.12.76 ARACOSTA BN DESTROYED. (TRANSPORT & HBR DEPT, GUYANA, LTR DTD 19.11.76). SEE OB IN 062423N, 572903W [131101468]. INS DW IN 062427N, 572910W. - NM 2607/76. RSDRA2025000377896 04.08.25 WRECK SALVAGED. (GY NM 122/25). AMEND LIFTED.
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2025

General Comments

UK NM 4019/25

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FAQ

Where is the ARACOSTA wreck located?

The ARACOSTA wreck is located at coordinates 6 24.45 N,57 29.082 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARACOSTA?

The seabed around the ARACOSTA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ARACOSTA discovered?

The wreck of the ARACOSTA was discovered in 1952.

What type of wreck is the ARACOSTA?

The ARACOSTA is classified as a motor vessel.

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