Doxa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Doxa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 18 N,73 42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.300000
  • Longitude: -73.700000
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOXA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 92.6 m
Width 13.3 m
Draught 8.4
Tonnage 3052
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.4.79 2.4.79 SANK IN 111500N, 742000W. (LL 54.4.79). 11.4.79 11.4.79 LIES IN PA 111800N, 734500W, APPROX 1 MILE NE OF PUNTA DE MENDIGUACA, COLUMBIA IN 60-70FT OF WATER. (LL.4.79). H2080/72 25.6.79 H2080/72 25.6.79 DW MASTS IN 111800N, 734200W. (COLUMBIAN NM 13/637/79). - NM 1585/79.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 BY A/S PRUSGRUNN M/S, PORSGRUNN. OWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DOXA NAVIGATION LTD. PASSAGE CALLAO FOR TRINIDAD. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. THE CREW MANAGED TO REACH THE LIFEBOATS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DOXA wreck located?

The DOXA wreck is located at coordinates 11 18 N,73 42 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DOXA?

The seabed around the DOXA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the DOXA sink?

The DOXA sank on Mar 23, 1979.

When was the wreck of the DOXA discovered?

The wreck of the DOXA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the DOXA belong to?

The DOXA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the DOXA carrying?

The DOXA was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the DOXA?

The DOXA had a tonnage of 3052 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOXA?

The DOXA is classified as a carrier.

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