Deborah D (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Deborah d (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 1.65 N,57 8.77 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.027500
  • Longitude: -57.146167
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name DEBORAH D (PROBABLY)
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 75.6 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1674
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers RA CONSPIC
Last Amended Date May 12, 2017

Surveying Details

H5206/73 4.3.81 AGROUND ABOUT 1M FROM GUYANA COAST, ON BRG 268 DEGS FROM CORENTYN RIVER OUTER BUOY. (LL, 29.12.80). NCA YET. 19.11.81 GUTTED AND LYING ON ITS SIDE. ABANDONED. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. WILL NOT BE REMOVED. (LL, 9.11.81). NCA. H2420/84 23.3.84 ST 060141N, 570836W. (NETH NM 111/84). BR STD. H6311/82 10.10.85 WK IN 060206N, 570906W GIVES GOOD RADAR RETURN AT 20MILES. (MV ANNIE SIF, HN, 4.9.85). H2296/79 11.1.89 WK IN 060124N, 570842W, FITTED WITH RADAR REFLECTOR, IS VERY USEFUL WHEN MAKING A DAYLIGHT APPROACH - THE CHANNEL BUOYS BEING DIFFICULT TO SEE AGAINST BACKGROUND OF TREES AND OTHER VEGETATION. (MV ATHELSPRITE, HN 2.12.88). INS AS ST, RA CONSPIC. - NM 2876/85.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY LODOSE VARF A/B, LODOSE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEBORAH MARITIME CORP. WAS BADLY DAMAGED BY FIRE IN CARTON STOWAGE HATCHES. SHE WAS TOTALLY BURNT OUT & DRIFTED UNTIL GROUNDING ABOUT 1M OFF GUYANA SHORE OF CORENTYN R ENTRANCE. DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 6 1.65 N,57 8.77 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEBORAH D (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) sink?

The DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 16, 1980.

When was the wreck of the DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DEBORAH D (PROBABLY)?

The DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1674 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEBORAH D (PROBABLY)?

The DEBORAH D (PROBABLY) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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