Cold Bay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cold bay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 41 N,105 22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.683333
  • Longitude: -105.366667
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name COLD BAY
Type tug
Flag US
Tonnage 137
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1277/86 19.5.87 H1277/86 19.5.87 SANK IN 70FT OF WATER ABOUT 8M OFFSHORE PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO. (LL, 20.3.87). NCA, POSN 204100N, 1052200W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2010

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK ROCKY BOTTOM WHILE ASSISTING MANOEUVRES FOR UNDOCKING OF M PASSENGER VESSEL TROPICALE, TOOK IN WATER & SANK. (LLOYDS VOL.268)

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FAQ

Where is the COLD BAY wreck located?

The COLD BAY wreck is located at coordinates 20 41 N,105 22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COLD BAY?

The seabed around the COLD BAY lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the COLD BAY sink?

The COLD BAY sank on Mar 5, 1987.

When was the wreck of the COLD BAY discovered?

The wreck of the COLD BAY was discovered in 1987.

What country did the COLD BAY belong to?

The COLD BAY belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the COLD BAY?

The COLD BAY had a tonnage of 137 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLD BAY?

The COLD BAY is classified as a tug.

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