Bahamas Drake Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bahamas drake Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 55 N,76 16 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.916667
  • Longitude: -76.266667
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAHAMAS DRAKE
Type motor vessel
Width 5.5 m
Tonnage 161
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1968
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 27, 2012

Surveying Details

H2025/63 9.4.70 STRANDED ON FARMERS CAY BANK. (LL). CHART AS ST PA IN 235500N, 761600W. BR STD. H3572/81 21.10.85 STRANDED WRECK AWASH SHOWN IN GUIDE BOOK. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (1984 YACHTSMAN'S GUIDE TO THE BAHAMAS P.298). NCA. 6.5.98 NOT SHOWN ON LATEST US CHARTS. NOT SHOWN ON NC 3912 [2075 TO BE WITHDRAWN]. NCA. 27.9.12 NOT SHOWN ON GOOGLE EARTH. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NASSAU FOR GEORGE TOWN, GREAT EXUMA ISLAND. CARGO INCLUDING BUILDING MATERIALS AND FOOD STUFFS. BEACHED ON FARMERS CAY BANK. SUBSEQUENTLY DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 23 55 N,76 16 W
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FAQ

Where is the BAHAMAS DRAKE wreck located?

The BAHAMAS DRAKE wreck is located at coordinates 23 55 N,76 16 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAHAMAS DRAKE?

The seabed around the BAHAMAS DRAKE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the BAHAMAS DRAKE sink?

The BAHAMAS DRAKE sank on Dec 29, 1968.

When was the wreck of the BAHAMAS DRAKE discovered?

The wreck of the BAHAMAS DRAKE was discovered in 1970.

What cargo was the BAHAMAS DRAKE carrying?

The BAHAMAS DRAKE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BAHAMAS DRAKE?

The BAHAMAS DRAKE had a tonnage of 161 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAHAMAS DRAKE?

The BAHAMAS DRAKE is classified as a motor vessel.

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