Capitan San Luis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Capitan san luis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 18 N,75 39 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.300000
  • Longitude: -75.650000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name CAPITAN SAN LUIS
Type bulk carrier
Flag CU
Length 107 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 4327
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH671/351/01 2.3.8953778 SANK IN 211800N. 753900W, APPROX. (LL 23.2.89). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1975 BY GOTAVERKEN SOLVESBORG AB, SOLVESBORG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESA NAVEGACON CARIBE. WAS CUT IN TWO DURING A COLLISION WITH LIBERIAN M PASSENGER V CELEBRATION. AFT PART SANK IMMEDIATELY AND BOW ABOUT 4 HOURS LATER. 3 MEN LOST. (LL & MSD).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS AT TIME OF SINKING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 18 N,75 39 W
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FAQ

Where is the CAPITAN SAN LUIS wreck located?

The CAPITAN SAN LUIS wreck is located at coordinates 21 18 N,75 39 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPITAN SAN LUIS?

The seabed around the CAPITAN SAN LUIS lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the CAPITAN SAN LUIS sink?

The CAPITAN SAN LUIS sank on Feb 10, 1989.

When was the wreck of the CAPITAN SAN LUIS discovered?

The wreck of the CAPITAN SAN LUIS was discovered in 1989.

What country did the CAPITAN SAN LUIS belong to?

The CAPITAN SAN LUIS belonged to CU.

What was the tonnage of the CAPITAN SAN LUIS?

The CAPITAN SAN LUIS had a tonnage of 4327 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPITAN SAN LUIS?

The CAPITAN SAN LUIS is classified as a bulk carrier.

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