Atlantic Freeze Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Atlantic freeze Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 9 N,84 15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.150000
  • Longitude: -84.250000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLANTIC FREEZE
Type carrier
Flag NI
Length 66.3 m
Width 9.9 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 919
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4634/74 19.12.88 H4634/74 19.12.88 LIES ON ITS SIDE, 6MTRS HIGHER THAN NORMAL RIVER LEVEL, AT BLUEFIELDS, NICARAGUA. (LL 10.11.88). NCA YET. HH620/350/01 6.3.89 HH620/350/01 6.3.89 REMAINS ON RIVERBANK, CLOSE TO RAMA CITY, RIO ESCONDIDO. UPRIGHT AND HULL, RUDDER AND PROPELLER APPEAR IN GOOD CONDITION. OWNER CONTACTING SALVAGE FIRM. (LL 13.2.89). SETTLED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 4.3.89). NCA. HH620/350/01 20.3.90 HH620/350/01 20.3.90 WK HAS BEEN BROKEN-UP FOR SCRAP. (LL 26.2.90). POSN 120900N, 841500W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY SCHLICHTING-WERFT GMBH, TRAVEMUNDE. EX-SEA SORCERESS (1977) & EX-WALDTRAUD HORN (1969). BLOWN ASHORE DURING HURRICANE JOAN/MIRIAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA NICARAGUENSE S.A. (NANICA). SETTLED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ATLANTIC FREEZE wreck located?

The ATLANTIC FREEZE wreck is located at coordinates 12 9 N,84 15 W.

When did the ATLANTIC FREEZE sink?

The ATLANTIC FREEZE sank on Oct 21, 1988.

When was the wreck of the ATLANTIC FREEZE discovered?

The wreck of the ATLANTIC FREEZE was discovered in 1988.

What country did the ATLANTIC FREEZE belong to?

The ATLANTIC FREEZE belonged to NI.

What cargo was the ATLANTIC FREEZE carrying?

The ATLANTIC FREEZE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ATLANTIC FREEZE?

The ATLANTIC FREEZE had a tonnage of 919 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLANTIC FREEZE?

The ATLANTIC FREEZE is classified as a carrier.

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