Bahia De Uraba (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bahia de uraba (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
8 18 N,76 46.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.300000
  • Longitude: -76.776667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag CO
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2712/66 17.8.66 ST FUNNEL, MASTS, SUPERSTRUCTURE & UPPER HULL CLEARLY VISIBLE IN 081741N, 764652W. (SS TUCURINCA, HN JULY 1966). POSN 081748N, 764712W. (HAMBURG NM 1899/66). INS AS ST IN 081741N, 764652W. - NM 1547/66. H2712/66 7.2.69 RADAR CONSPIC AT 12M. (MV AVOCADOCORE, HN 16.1.69). NOT SHOWN ON US CHART 24515 [3RD EDITION, SEP '84]. NCA. H2080/72 26.11.85 ST PA RADAR CONSPIC IN 081745N, 764701W. (US NM 24515/42/85). NCA. H6089/82 7.7.86 ONLY MASTS NOW VISIBLE, FREQUENTLY USED FOR NAVIGATION, BEING A GOOD RADAR TARGET. LIES 032DEGS, 0.5C FROM CHARTED POSN. (MV FREEZER LEOPARD, HN 4/85, 9.9.85). AMEND TO ST RA CONSPIC IN 081800N, 764636W. - NM 1689/86.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED WHILE ON PASSAGE TURBO FOR EUROPE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 8 18 N,76 46.6 W
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FAQ

Where is the BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 8 18 N,76 46.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1966.

What country did the BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY) belonged to CO.

What cargo was the BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY) was carrying timber.

What type of wreck is the BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY)?

The BAHIA DE URABA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.