Astron Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Astron Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 44 N,68 27.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.733333
  • Longitude: -68.458333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTRON
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 220.7 m
Width 29.9 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 26947
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2007

Surveying Details

11.4.78 11.4.78 HEAVILY AGROUND ON ROCK, CORAL & SAND IN 184412N, 682712W, APPROX 20M NW OF CABO ENGANO LT. SALVAGE PROSPECTS MINIMAL. (LL, 11.4.78). 4.7.78 4.7.78 VESSEL ABANDONED BY DOMINICAN GOVERNMENT. (LL CR 4/78) H3731/69 1.4.80 H3731/69 1.4.80 HULL AND MAST VISIBLE , HIGHLY CONSPIC BY RADAR, 11.06M NW OF CABO ENGANO, NEAR ANCLAJE RANCHITOS. POSN 184415N, 682750W. (MV CAPTAIN PADDON, HN DTD 3.3.80). INS ST PA (RADAR CONSPIC) IN 184415N, 682750W ON 472. - NM 856/80. 4.9.80 4.9.80 VESSEL REPD TO BE IN SECTIONS, READY FOR TOW & SCRAPPING ON 15 SEP'80. (LL 6.9.80). H3731/69 22.12.83 H3731/69 22.12.83 CONFIRMATION WK IS RA (CONSPIC) AT RANGE 15M. (MV FORT PROVIDENCE HN DTD 22.12.83). H3731/69 1.1.84 H3731/69 1.1.84 INS ON 3689. - NM 245/84. 14.6.90 14.6.90 SHOWN AS ST PA RADAR CONSPIC IN 184400N, 682730W [NAR] ON US 25671 [16TH EDN] & US 25700 [3RD EDN]. AMEND ST (RA CONSPIC) PA. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PONTIAC SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS FOR ARUBA. RAN AGROUND 20M NW OF CABO ENGANO LT, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AFTER DEVELOPING STEERING TROUBLE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ASTRON wreck located?

The ASTRON wreck is located at coordinates 18 44 N,68 27.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTRON?

The seabed around the ASTRON lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ASTRON sink?

The ASTRON sank on Apr 7, 1978.

When was the wreck of the ASTRON discovered?

The wreck of the ASTRON was discovered in 1978.

What country did the ASTRON belong to?

The ASTRON belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ASTRON carrying?

The ASTRON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ASTRON?

The ASTRON had a tonnage of 26947 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTRON?

The ASTRON is classified as a tanker.

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