Despina K. Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Despina k. Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 51 N,112 16.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.850000
  • Longitude: -112.275000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name DESPINA K.
Type steam ship
Flag LB
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 7255
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 19, 1967
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H1453/53 15.7.68 H1453/53 15.7.68 ST RA (CONSPIC) EXISTS IN 028DEGS, 3.8M FROM C.SAN LAZARO LT. (SS TILAPA HN). INS IN 245136N, 1121630W. BR STD. H1453/53 30.9.68 H1453/53 30.9.68 NOW IN 245124N, 1121636W. (SS TILAPA LTR DTD 30.7.68). - NM 1704/68. 27.5.83 27.5.83 ST SHOWN IN 245105N, 1121655W ON US 21100. NCA. 10.11.89 10.11.89 ST SHOWN IN 245100N, 1121630W ON US 21100 [29TH EDN 1986], NOT SHOWN ON SM 604 [REV EDN 1980]. NE 2323.
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- FREDERICK C HICKS (1947), EX- NIDARLAND (1950), EX- TRYA (1952), EX- BENDITA (1958). BUILT IN 1944 BY CALIFORNIA S.B. CORP. LOS ANGELES. OWNERS AT TIME OF LOSS WERE ST IOANNIS SHIPPING CORP, REGISTERED IN BEIRUT. PASSAGE TOKYO FOR ECUADOR. RAN AGROUND ABOUT 5M NE OF SAN LAZARO LT. NO HOPES OF SALVAGE. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the DESPINA K. wreck located?

The DESPINA K. wreck is located at coordinates 24 51 N,112 16.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DESPINA K.?

The seabed around the DESPINA K. lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the DESPINA K. sink?

The DESPINA K. sank on May 19, 1967.

When was the wreck of the DESPINA K. discovered?

The wreck of the DESPINA K. was discovered in 1968.

What country did the DESPINA K. belong to?

The DESPINA K. belonged to LB.

What cargo was the DESPINA K. carrying?

The DESPINA K. was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the DESPINA K.?

The DESPINA K. had a tonnage of 7255 tons.

What type of wreck is the DESPINA K.?

The DESPINA K. is classified as a steam ship.

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