Cometa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Cometa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 15.983 S,48 39.833 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -28.266383
  • Longitude: -48.663883
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name COMETA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag BR
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 495
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1968
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 16, 2009

Surveying Details

H4855/72 6.5.82 H4855/72 6.5.82 ST IN 281259S, 483950W. (BRAZILIAN NM 30/82). BR STD. H4288/77 31.12.82 H4288/77 31.12.82 NOW ST CONSPIC. (MV NEPTUNE, HN). BR STD. 22.6.88 22.6.88 ST IN 281559S, 483950W SHOWN ON BRAZILIAN 1908 [1984 EDN]. INS ST (CONSPIC). NC 549.

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FAQ

Where is the COMETA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The COMETA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 28 15.983 S,48 39.833 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COMETA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the COMETA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the COMETA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The COMETA (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 25, 1968.

When was the wreck of the COMETA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the COMETA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the COMETA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The COMETA (POSSIBLY) belonged to BR.

What cargo was the COMETA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The COMETA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the COMETA (POSSIBLY)?

The COMETA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 495 tons.

What type of wreck is the COMETA (POSSIBLY)?

The COMETA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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