Bird Of Paradise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bird of paradise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 38.471 N,61 31.807 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.641183
  • Longitude: -61.530117
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIRD OF PARADISE
Type ferry
Flag TT
Length 60.4 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1268
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2010

Surveying Details

H4000/85 19.2.88 SANK IN PORT OF SPAIN ANCHORAGE. NO DECISION TAKEN WITH REGARD TO SALVAGE. (LL, 14.1.88 & 10.2.88). NCA YET. H4000/85 19.10.88 APPARENTLY NO EFFORT SO FAR MADE, OR LIKELY TO BE MADE, TO SALVAGE THIS WK. (LL, 30.9.88). H4000/85 23.11.88 AGROUND IN 103822N, 613153W [NAP] WITH PART OF HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE. (HBR MASTER, PORT OF SPAIN, 31.10.88). INS AS ST. - NM 3683/88. HH671/354/01 12.6.89 INITIATIVE TAKEN BY PORT AUTHORITY FOR EVENTUAL REMOVAL OF THIS WK. (LL, 18.5.89). HH670/330/01 13.11.92 STRANDED WK IN 103822N, 613154W. (PORT OF SPAIN HYDRO UNIT NM 1/92). HH670/530/01 2.12.93 STILL LYING 'AS IS'. TENDERS INVITED FOR REMOVAL OF WRECK. (LL, 22.11.93). NCA YET. 11.12.03 WGD POSN: 1038.477N, 6131.783W. NE 474. SEP 2010000150721 14.10.10 SHOWN AS STF (MAST), LYING NE/SW, IN 1038.471N, 6131.807W [WGD] ON US 24406 [32ND EDN JUL '10, 1:17,500]. RETAIN AS ST IN AMENDED POSN. NE 474.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY FERGUSON BROS, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EVERARD BASTIEN. SANK AT ANCHOR. LEFT 'AS IS'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BIRD OF PARADISE wreck located?

The BIRD OF PARADISE wreck is located at coordinates 10 38.471 N,61 31.807 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BIRD OF PARADISE?

The seabed around the BIRD OF PARADISE lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BIRD OF PARADISE sink?

The BIRD OF PARADISE sank on Jan 4, 1988.

When was the wreck of the BIRD OF PARADISE discovered?

The wreck of the BIRD OF PARADISE was discovered in 1988.

What country did the BIRD OF PARADISE belong to?

The BIRD OF PARADISE belonged to TT.

What was the tonnage of the BIRD OF PARADISE?

The BIRD OF PARADISE had a tonnage of 1268 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIRD OF PARADISE?

The BIRD OF PARADISE is classified as a ferry.

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