Astoria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Astoria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 59.475 N,82 45.783 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.991250
  • Longitude: -82.763050
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTORIA
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 195.7 m
Width 25 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 16967
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H4698/74 8.5.85 H4698/74 8.5.85 ST IN 225918.8N, 824549W [NAD]. (CUBAN NM 17/85). INS IN 225928.5N, 824547W ON 411. 7.9.88 7.9.88 SHOWN AS STPA ON NE 411. LIFTED IN 1990. (MSD).
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2009

Circumstances of loss

28.12.78 BUILT IN 1960 BY BLOHM & VOSS, AG HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAN CONSTANTINO CIA ARMADORA Y FLETADORA SA. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR BRAZIL. GROUNDED 28.12.78 OFF CABO SAN ANTONIO. REFLOATED 19.1.79 AND TAKEN TO HAVANA FOR TEMPORARY REPAIRS. DECLARED CTL AND LAID UP AT MARIEL WHERE SHE EVENTUALLY FLOODED AND SETTLED. LIFTED 11 YEARS LATER AND TOWED TO CARTEGENA FOR SCRAPPING IN JULY 1987. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ASTORIA wreck located?

The ASTORIA wreck is located at coordinates 22 59.475 N,82 45.783 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTORIA?

The seabed around the ASTORIA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the ASTORIA discovered?

The wreck of the ASTORIA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ASTORIA belong to?

The ASTORIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ASTORIA carrying?

The ASTORIA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ASTORIA?

The ASTORIA had a tonnage of 16967 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTORIA?

The ASTORIA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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