Avalon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Avalon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 3 N,76 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.050000
  • Longitude: -76.833333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name AVALON
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 143.3 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 10522
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1977
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.3.77 REPORTED STRANDED IN 080300N, 765000W APPROX. (LL, 21.3.77). NCA YET. 3.4.77 REFLOATED 2.4.77. (LLOYDS VOL.228). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2010

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FOR BARRANQUILLA. REPORTED STRANDED ON A SOFT MUDBANK AT URABA, COLOMBIAN ATLANTIC COAST. SALVAGE ARRANGEMENTS BEING MADE. (LLOYDS VOL.227 & 228).

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FAQ

Where is the AVALON wreck located?

The AVALON wreck is located at coordinates 8 3 N,76 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AVALON?

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

When did the AVALON sink?

The AVALON sank on Mar 18, 1977.

When was the wreck of the AVALON discovered?

The wreck of the AVALON was discovered in 1977.

What country did the AVALON belong to?

The AVALON belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the AVALON?

The AVALON had a tonnage of 10522 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVALON?

The AVALON is classified as a motor vessel.

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