Caribica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Caribica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 26.09 N,107 35.22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.434833
  • Longitude: 107.587000
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARIBICA
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 183.5 m
Width 25.9 m
Draught 11
Orientation 45
Tonnage 19460
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2004

Surveying Details

HH553/350/01 12.9.90 HH553/350/01 12.9.90 SANK COMPLETELY IN 052557N, 1073516E IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. (LL 11.9.90). CHART AS USC 11FMS (20MTRS). - NM 2725/90. HH553/350/01 4.10.90 HH553/350/01 4.10.90 SINKING POSN CONFIRMED SATNAV (ELEVATION 39 DEG). MAX HEIGHT OF VESSEL 47.24MTRS. (SALVAGE TUG SMIT NEW YORK, HN 9.9.90). NCA YET. HH527/350/01 20.3.91 HH527/350/01 20.3.91 WK USC 20MTRS IN 052557.6N, 1073516.2E. (INDO NM 029/4/91). NCA. HH553/520/05 30.4.04 HH553/520/05 30.4.04 DIVED IN 0526.09N, 10735.22E [WGD] USING GPS. A VERY LARGE OIL TANKER. UPRIGHT WITH BOWS TOWARDS 045 DEGS. QUOTED POSN IS TOP OF FUNNEL AT 30MTRS, SEABED IS AT 70MTRS. LARGE HOLE IN HULL IN STBD SIDE FWD OF THE BRIDGE STRUCTURE. APPEARS TO HAVE HAD A FIRE, MANY HOSES ARE PAID OUT. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 29.4.04). AMEND TO WK 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2696/04.

Circumstances of loss

EX-PETROBULK STENA '87, EX-STENA CARIBCA '86, EX-AFRAN NEPTUNE '84. 31185 DWT. BUILT IN 1975 BY KOREA SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CORP, BUSAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEAPRIDE INC. PASSAGE TAIWAN FOR SINGAPORE IN BALLAST. EXPLOSION AND FIRE RIPPED THROUGH NO 8 STARBOARD AND NO 8 CENTRE TANKS. TOOK WATER INTO TANKS THEN THE PUMP ROOM AND FINALLY THE ENGINE ROOM. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND EVENTUALLY SANK. ONE MAN LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, HOLE IN HULL STBD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the CARIBICA wreck located?

The CARIBICA wreck is located at coordinates 5 26.09 N,107 35.22 E.

How deep is the CARIBICA and where exactly is it located?

The CARIBICA lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 5 26.09 N,107 35.22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CARIBICA?

The seabed around the CARIBICA lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the CARIBICA sink?

The CARIBICA sank on Sep 8, 1990.

When was the wreck of the CARIBICA discovered?

The wreck of the CARIBICA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the CARIBICA belong to?

The CARIBICA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CARIBICA carrying?

The CARIBICA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CARIBICA?

The CARIBICA had a tonnage of 19460 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARIBICA?

The CARIBICA is classified as a tanker.

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