Capitaine Torres Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Capitaine torres Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 31 N,60 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.516667
  • Longitude: -60.416667
Water Depth 274 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPITAINE TORRES
Type motor vessel
Flag VU
Tonnage 6393
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Surveying Details REPORTED TAKING IN WATER IN 472318N, 600312W. (MTL, DEC'89). HH602/350/01 16.1.90 HH602/350/01 16.1.90 LAST POSN GIVEN WAS 29M N OF CAPE NORTH, CAPE BRETON ISLAND. LIFERAFTS WERE SEEN IN THIS AREA 12 HOURS AFTER RECEIPT OF LAST REPORT. (LL, 11.12.89). POSN 473100N, 602500W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2008

Circumstances of loss

EX-SUNNY ISABELLA. BUILT IN 1978 IN HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO LTD, ULSAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOFRANA UNILINES HOLDINGS SA. PASSAGE INDIANA FOR TAIWAN. ABANDONED AFTER TAKING IN WATER IN HEAVY SEAS AFTER CONTAINERS SHIFTED. CREW OF 23 ALL LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CAPITAINE TORRES wreck located?

The CAPITAINE TORRES wreck is located at coordinates 47 31 N,60 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPITAINE TORRES?

The seabed around the CAPITAINE TORRES lies at approximately 274 meters deep.

When did the CAPITAINE TORRES sink?

The CAPITAINE TORRES sank on Dec 8, 1989.

When was the wreck of the CAPITAINE TORRES discovered?

The wreck of the CAPITAINE TORRES was discovered in 1989.

What country did the CAPITAINE TORRES belong to?

The CAPITAINE TORRES belonged to VU.

What cargo was the CAPITAINE TORRES carrying?

The CAPITAINE TORRES was carrying containers,machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the CAPITAINE TORRES?

The CAPITAINE TORRES had a tonnage of 6393 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPITAINE TORRES?

The CAPITAINE TORRES is classified as a motor vessel.

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