Brasilmar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Brasilmar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 3 S,48 36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -28.050000
  • Longitude: -48.600000
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name BRASILMAR
Type carrier
Flag BR
Length 79.5 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.9
Tonnage 1753
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.4.69 1.4.69 ST IN 280300S, 483600W APPROX. (LL JUNE 1964). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY BURGERHOUTS MASCH & SCHEEPS, ROTTERDAM. PASSAGE RECIFE FOR RIO GRANDE & PORTO ALEGRE. RAN AGROUND WHEN HER ENGINE ROOM BEGAN TO FLOOD TO PREVENT HER FROM SINKING, OFF GAROPABA. CREW ABANDONED WHEN VESSEL BEGAN TO BREAK UP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVEGACAO CONTINENTAL, LTDA. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the BRASILMAR wreck located?

The BRASILMAR wreck is located at coordinates 28 3 S,48 36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRASILMAR?

The seabed around the BRASILMAR lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the BRASILMAR sink?

The BRASILMAR sank on Jun 8, 1964.

When was the wreck of the BRASILMAR discovered?

The wreck of the BRASILMAR was discovered in 1964.

What country did the BRASILMAR belong to?

The BRASILMAR belonged to BR.

What cargo was the BRASILMAR carrying?

The BRASILMAR was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the BRASILMAR?

The BRASILMAR had a tonnage of 1753 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRASILMAR?

The BRASILMAR is classified as a carrier.

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