Guaicamacuto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Guaicamacuto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 31.45 N,60 37.85 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.524167
  • Longitude: -60.630833
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUAICAMACUTO
Type carrier
Flag VE
Length 111.6 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3955
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2334/86 21.2.86 POSN 103100N, 603500W APPROX. (MARINE TOTAL LOSSES, DEC '85). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY ORENSTEIN KOPPEL & LUBECKER, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITIMA VENEZUELANA DE PACIFICO. (MSD). GROUNDED ON DARIEN ROCK. (MARINE TOTAL LOSSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 10 31.45 N,60 37.85 W
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FAQ

Where is the GUAICAMACUTO wreck located?

The GUAICAMACUTO wreck is located at coordinates 10 31.45 N,60 37.85 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GUAICAMACUTO?

The seabed around the GUAICAMACUTO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the GUAICAMACUTO sink?

The GUAICAMACUTO sank on Dec 20, 1985.

When was the wreck of the GUAICAMACUTO discovered?

The wreck of the GUAICAMACUTO was discovered in 1985.

What country did the GUAICAMACUTO belong to?

The GUAICAMACUTO belonged to VE.

What was the tonnage of the GUAICAMACUTO?

The GUAICAMACUTO had a tonnage of 3955 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUAICAMACUTO?

The GUAICAMACUTO is classified as a carrier.

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