Hansen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Hansen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 38.977 N,61 31.317 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.649617
  • Longitude: -61.521950
Wreck Depth 3.1 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HANSEN (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1975
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source survey vessel
Markers LIT PILLAR BUOY CLOSE N
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2010

Surveying Details

H2275/81 7.6.84 STEEL BARGE SUNK IN 103852N, 613125W [NAP]. LEAST DEPTH 3.1MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 6MTRS. (HYDRO UNIT, PORT OF SPAIN, ROS DTD 7.3.84). BR STD. 8.3.88 SHOWN ON TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 002 [1987 EDN]. HH670/530/01 19.11.98 PORT PILOT CONFIRMS THAT WK DOES NOT EXIST. STATED TO BE OLD WOODEN WKS WHICH HAVE ROTTED AWAY. (HMS SHEFFIELD, HN DTD 4.9.98). NCA. HH670/530/01 19.11.98 BUOY AND WK REMOVED. (HYDROGRAPHIC UNIT, TRINIDAD, FAX DTD 11.11.98). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM ACTION.

Circumstances of loss

28.7.75 SANK DURING PERIOD OF GALE FORCE WINDS. (LL, 28.7.75).

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FAQ

Where is the HANSEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HANSEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 10 38.977 N,61 31.317 W.

How deep is the HANSEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HANSEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 3.1 meters and is located at coordinates 10 38.977 N,61 31.317 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HANSEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HANSEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HANSEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HANSEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 20, 1975.

When was the wreck of the HANSEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HANSEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1984.

What type of wreck is the HANSEN (POSSIBLY)?

The HANSEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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