Independence Service Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Independence service Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 20.6 N,65 33.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.343333
  • Longitude: -65.553333
Wreck Depth 12.5 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name INDEPENDENCE SERVICE
Type tug
Flag US
Length 62.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 291
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1989
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 1991

Surveying Details

HH671/352/01 16.3.90 HH671/352/01 16.3.90 WK, LEAST DEPTH 6.75FMS [6FMS 4FT] IN 182023N, 653305W [NAD '83] APPROX. (US NM 25663/8/90). INS WK PA IN 182036N, 653312W. - NM 996/90. HH671/351/02 29.3.90 HH671/351/02 29.3.90 SANK IN 70FT OF WATER APPROX. 1M ESE OF ISLA PALOMINOS. SETTLED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 5.1.90 & 8.3.90). NFA. HH371/351/02 29.4.91 HH371/351/02 29.4.91 VESSEL RAISED BY DONJON MARINE AND TOWED TO NEW YORK. (LL 29.3.91). AMEND TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED AND WAS HOLED AFTER STRIKING A REEF, WAS REFLOATED WITH ASSISTANCE OF M TUG ENSIGN BUT SANK. ALL CREW REPORTED SAFE. (LL VOL.279)

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FAQ

Where is the INDEPENDENCE SERVICE wreck located?

The INDEPENDENCE SERVICE wreck is located at coordinates 18 20.6 N,65 33.2 W.

How deep is the INDEPENDENCE SERVICE and where exactly is it located?

The INDEPENDENCE SERVICE lies at a depth of about 12.5 meters and is located at coordinates 18 20.6 N,65 33.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INDEPENDENCE SERVICE?

The seabed around the INDEPENDENCE SERVICE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the INDEPENDENCE SERVICE sink?

The INDEPENDENCE SERVICE sank on Dec 30, 1989.

When was the wreck of the INDEPENDENCE SERVICE discovered?

The wreck of the INDEPENDENCE SERVICE was discovered in 1990.

What country did the INDEPENDENCE SERVICE belong to?

The INDEPENDENCE SERVICE belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the INDEPENDENCE SERVICE?

The INDEPENDENCE SERVICE had a tonnage of 291 tons.

What type of wreck is the INDEPENDENCE SERVICE?

The INDEPENDENCE SERVICE is classified as a tug.

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