Darwin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Darwin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 27.4 S,79 51.23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.456667
  • Longitude: -79.853833
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name DARWIN
Type motor vessel
Flag EC
Tonnage 700
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers R CAN LT BUOY, QR CLOSE NW
Last Amended Date Jun 1, 1987

Surveying Details

H5067/75 24.7.78 H5067/75 24.7.78 SUNK IN 022712S, 795106W. R CAN LT BUOY, Q.R LAID CLOSE NW. (ECUADOR PNMS 10 & 24/78). NCA YET. H5067/75 14.9.78 H5067/75 14.9.78 WILL BE LEFT AS LIES. TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 11.10.78). INS AS DW IN 022712S, 795106W [PRP], MARKED BY R CAN LT BUOY, Q.R CLOSE NW. BR STD. 23.4.81 23.4.81 ST SHOWN ON ECUADOR CHARTS. NE 586. H3745/78 1.6.87 H3745/78 1.6.87 SHOWN AS DW ON ECUADOR 10A 1071 [2ND EDN, JUN '86]. - NM 1796/87.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1930. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ENRIQUE LAAD. PASSAGE GUAYAQUIL FOR THE GALAPOGOS ISLANDS. STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT & SANK IN RIO GUAYAS. ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the DARWIN wreck located?

The DARWIN wreck is located at coordinates 2 27.4 S,79 51.23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DARWIN?

The seabed around the DARWIN lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the DARWIN sink?

The DARWIN sank on Mar 23, 1978.

When was the wreck of the DARWIN discovered?

The wreck of the DARWIN was discovered in 1978.

What country did the DARWIN belong to?

The DARWIN belonged to EC.

What cargo was the DARWIN carrying?

The DARWIN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DARWIN?

The DARWIN had a tonnage of 700 tons.

What type of wreck is the DARWIN?

The DARWIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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