Day Island Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Day island Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 15 N,69 12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.250000
  • Longitude: -69.200000
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAY ISLAND
Type motor vessel
Flag US
Tonnage 863
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2009

Surveying Details

9.12.77 SANK APPROX 8.5 MILES NW OF WEST POINT, CURACAO, IN LONGITUDE 694000W. (LL 9.12.77). NCA. 19.12.77 SANK IN APPROX 100MTRS. NO POSSIBLITY OF SALVAGE. (LL 19.12.77). 13.1.78 SANK OFF BULLEN BAY IN 121500N, 691200W IN DEPTH OF ABOUT 1098MTRS. (LL 13.1.78). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PUERTO RICO FOR CURACAO. SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED.

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FAQ

Where is the DAY ISLAND wreck located?

The DAY ISLAND wreck is located at coordinates 12 15 N,69 12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAY ISLAND?

The seabed around the DAY ISLAND lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the DAY ISLAND sink?

The DAY ISLAND sank on Dec 7, 1977.

When was the wreck of the DAY ISLAND discovered?

The wreck of the DAY ISLAND was discovered in 1977.

What country did the DAY ISLAND belong to?

The DAY ISLAND belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the DAY ISLAND?

The DAY ISLAND had a tonnage of 863 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAY ISLAND?

The DAY ISLAND is classified as a motor vessel.

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