Calabres Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Calabres Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 30 N,66 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.500000
  • Longitude: -66.000000
Water Depth 6500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALABRES
Type freighter
Flag PA
Length 48.8 m
Tonnage 329
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.3.77 17.3.77 WK IN 203000N, 660000W. (LL VOLS. 227 & 228). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- PIONEER. FIRE ERUPTED IN THE ENGINE ROOM 170 MILES N OF SAN JUAN AFTER 2 BALES OF MARIJUANA HAD BEEN CONFISCATED. SHE SANK 120 MILES N OF SAN JUAN. ALL CREW (MOSTLY COLOMBIAN) WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (LL VOLS. 227 & 228)

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FAQ

Where is the CALABRES wreck located?

The CALABRES wreck is located at coordinates 20 30 N,66 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CALABRES?

The seabed around the CALABRES lies at approximately 6500 meters deep.

When did the CALABRES sink?

The CALABRES sank on Feb 25, 1977.

When was the wreck of the CALABRES discovered?

The wreck of the CALABRES was discovered in 1977.

What country did the CALABRES belong to?

The CALABRES belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the CALABRES?

The CALABRES had a tonnage of 329 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALABRES?

The CALABRES is classified as a freighter.

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