Dixie Rover Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Dixie rover Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
10 11.21 N,61 41.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.186833
  • Longitude: -61.691667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIXIE ROVER
Type tug
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4000/85 17.10.85 LIES UPRIGHT, PARALLEL TO AND APPROX 20FT AWAY FROM TRINMAR JETTY, PORT FORTIN. DECKHOUSE AND UPPER PART OF ACCOMMODATION VISIBLE ABOVE WATERLINE. SEVERAL SALVAGE ATTEMPTS SO FAR UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL, 25.9.85 & 2.10.85). NCA YET, POSN 101106N, 614136W FOR FILING ONLY. H4817/80 29.10.85 MOVED TO SHALLOW WATER AT TRINMAR ON 5.10.85. (LL, 9.10.85). NCA. 25.10.91 VESSEL REPAIRED IN DRYDOCK AT CHAGUARAMAS. (LLOYDS VOL.264).
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2005

Circumstances of loss

19.9.85 SANK AT MOORINGS. (LL, 19.9.85).

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FAQ

Where is the DIXIE ROVER wreck located?

The DIXIE ROVER wreck is located at coordinates 10 11.21 N,61 41.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIXIE ROVER?

The seabed around the DIXIE ROVER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the DIXIE ROVER sink?

The DIXIE ROVER sank on Sep 10, 1985.

When was the wreck of the DIXIE ROVER discovered?

The wreck of the DIXIE ROVER was discovered in 1985.

What country did the DIXIE ROVER belong to?

The DIXIE ROVER belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the DIXIE ROVER?

The DIXIE ROVER is classified as a tug.