Atlantic Pearl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Atlantic pearl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 20.95 N,76 20.983 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.349167
  • Longitude: -76.349717
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLANTIC PEARL
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 639
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1979
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 5, 1998

Surveying Details

H4369/74 2.3.79 H4369/74 2.3.79 ST IN 252036N, 762024W APPROX 1M OFF JAMES POINT. (NAVAREA IV 489/79[26]). PLOTS IN >100FMS. LATER, REPORT THAT VESSEL IS GROUNDED 1M OFF ELEUTHRA, LISTING 30DEGS TO STARBOARD. (LL, 17.2.79). NCA. H1276/79 9.11.79 H1276/79 9.11.79 ST PA IN 252054N, 762130W. (US NM 26282/41/79). - NM 2770/79. H1276/79 1.4.80 H1276/79 1.4.80 REPORTED TO LIE OFF JAMES CISTERN, N. ELEUTHERA IN 252057N, 762059W, LYING AWASH AND UNMARKED. (BAHAMAS NM 2/80). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY NIEUWE NOORD NEDERLANDSE SCHPS, GRONINGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATLANTIC PEARL LTD. PASSAGE MAIMI FOR GUADELOUPE. RAN AGROUND OFF JAMES POINT ELEUTHERA ISLAND, BAHAMAS. ABANDONED WHEN HOLDS AND ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED. DECLARED CTL AND SOLD 'AS IS, WHERE IS'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ATLANTIC PEARL wreck located?

The ATLANTIC PEARL wreck is located at coordinates 25 20.95 N,76 20.983 W.

When did the ATLANTIC PEARL sink?

The ATLANTIC PEARL sank on Feb 11, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ATLANTIC PEARL discovered?

The wreck of the ATLANTIC PEARL was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ATLANTIC PEARL belong to?

The ATLANTIC PEARL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ATLANTIC PEARL carrying?

The ATLANTIC PEARL was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ATLANTIC PEARL?

The ATLANTIC PEARL had a tonnage of 639 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLANTIC PEARL?

The ATLANTIC PEARL is classified as a carrier.

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