Cottonwood Creek Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Cottonwood creek Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 50.25 N,82 18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.837500
  • Longitude: -82.300000
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COTTONWOOD CREEK
Type bulk carrier
Flag US
Length 159.7 m
Width 21 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 10232
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.2.70 24.2.70 AGROUND IN 155100N, 821800W. (LL 199). H2140/70 24.4.70 H2140/70 24.4.70 STRANDED IN 515100N, 821830W, APPROX. (HYDROLANT 365/70; USNM 1562/70). INS AS STPA. - NM 734/70. H4983/74 24.10.80 H4983/74 24.10.80 RADAR CONSPICUOUS OUT TO A RANGE OF 16 MILES. (MV POMONA, HN 7.9.80). NCA 7.11.86 7.11.86 SHOWN AS ST PA (REP 1970) IN 155015N, 821830W. (US 28140 [1985 EDN]). 7.11.86 7.11.86 SHOWN AS ST IN 155015N, 821800W [NAD '27] ON NC 1218. HH671/353/01 31.1.90 HH671/353/01 31.1.90 SHOWN IN 155148N, 821612W ON US 28050. REPORTED TO LIE 2 MILES SW. (US NM 28050/49/89). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 1990

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS FOR SAIGON. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS (?FARRALL ROCKS) AND BROKE UP IN HEAVY WEATHER. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 15 50.25 N,82 18 W
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FAQ

Where is the COTTONWOOD CREEK wreck located?

The COTTONWOOD CREEK wreck is located at coordinates 15 50.25 N,82 18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COTTONWOOD CREEK?

The seabed around the COTTONWOOD CREEK lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the COTTONWOOD CREEK sink?

The COTTONWOOD CREEK sank on Jan 5, 1970.

When was the wreck of the COTTONWOOD CREEK discovered?

The wreck of the COTTONWOOD CREEK was discovered in 1970.

What country did the COTTONWOOD CREEK belong to?

The COTTONWOOD CREEK belonged to US.

What cargo was the COTTONWOOD CREEK carrying?

The COTTONWOOD CREEK was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the COTTONWOOD CREEK?

The COTTONWOOD CREEK had a tonnage of 10232 tons.

What type of wreck is the COTTONWOOD CREEK?

The COTTONWOOD CREEK is classified as a bulk carrier.

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