Hans & Nelle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hans & nelle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 12 N,60 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.200000
  • Longitude: -60.633333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HANS & NELLE
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 3906
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo bauxite
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2019

Surveying Details

9.3.77 REPORTED AGROUND ON VENEZUELAN COAST IN 090700N, 603300W. (LL, 9.3.77). 17.3.77 AGROUND 27M NW OF ORINOCO RIVER BASIN, IN 090700N, 603300W. BARGES UNDAMAGED. (LL, 14.3.77). 29.3.77 BOTH BARGES STILL AGROUND IN VERY EXPOSED POSN. (LL, 29.3.77). 12.4.77 POSN NOW REPD 091200N, 603800W, 6M E OF ISLA BARRIL. (LL, 12.4.77). 29.4.77 NELLE REPD DECKS AWASH AT LW, ONLY MAST SHOWING AT HW. HANS SHIFTED POSN SLIGHTLY - MAY STILL BE REFLOATED. (LL, 29.4.77). 20.5.77 SALVORS HAVE LEFT SITE. (LL, 20.5.77). 28.10.91 UNABLE TO BE REFLOATED, BOTH VESSELS WERE DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSSES & ABANDONED AS WRECKS. (MSD).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GUYBULK SHIPPING LTD. TWO NON-PROPELLED HOPPER BARGES, EACH CARRYING 6000TONS OF BAUXITE. PASSAGE GUYANA FOR TRINIDAD UNDER TOW OF BRITISH TUG 'KWAKWANI.' RAN AGROUND ON BOCA GRANDE FLATS, 27M N OF ORINOCO RIVER BASIN, DUE TO STRONG CURRENT & BAD WEATHER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HANS & NELLE wreck located?

The HANS & NELLE wreck is located at coordinates 9 12 N,60 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HANS & NELLE?

The seabed around the HANS & NELLE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HANS & NELLE sink?

The HANS & NELLE sank on Mar 6, 1977.

When was the wreck of the HANS & NELLE discovered?

The wreck of the HANS & NELLE was discovered in 1977.

What country did the HANS & NELLE belong to?

The HANS & NELLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HANS & NELLE carrying?

The HANS & NELLE was carrying bauxite.

What was the tonnage of the HANS & NELLE?

The HANS & NELLE had a tonnage of 3906 tons.

What type of wreck is the HANS & NELLE?

The HANS & NELLE is classified as a barge.

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