El Guaiqueri Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
El guaiqueri Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 26.7 N,71 32.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.445000
  • Longitude: -71.543333
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EL GUAIQUERI
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 75.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 734
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2080/72 15.9.83 H2080/72 STRANDED AT PTA GALLINAS IN 122642N, 713236W. (LL 15.9.83). H2080/72 3.5.84 H2080/72 3.5.84 VESSEL DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 8.2.84). INS AS ST. BR STD. H1953/74 19.5.87 H1953/74 19.5.87 SMALL RUSTY COASTAL VESSEL, LYING BOW TO SHORE, OBSERVED 1.4.87 IN 122640N, 713300W, APPROX. (POSN TAKEN FROM CHART CUTTING). (MV LOGOS, HN 1.4.87). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 1984

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED AT PTA GALLINAS, DUE PROBABLY TO NAVIGATIONAL ERROR. THIEVES REMOVED EVERYTHING MOVEABLE & HIJACKED SALVAGE TUG CREW. VESSEL ABANDONED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the EL GUAIQUERI wreck located?

The EL GUAIQUERI wreck is located at coordinates 12 26.7 N,71 32.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EL GUAIQUERI?

The seabed around the EL GUAIQUERI lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the EL GUAIQUERI sink?

The EL GUAIQUERI sank on Sep 4, 1983.

When was the wreck of the EL GUAIQUERI discovered?

The wreck of the EL GUAIQUERI was discovered in 1983.

What country did the EL GUAIQUERI belong to?

The EL GUAIQUERI belonged to PA.

What cargo was the EL GUAIQUERI carrying?

The EL GUAIQUERI was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EL GUAIQUERI?

The EL GUAIQUERI had a tonnage of 734 tons.

What type of wreck is the EL GUAIQUERI?

The EL GUAIQUERI is classified as a motor vessel.

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