Ingram Derrick Barge No.6 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Ingram derrick barge no.6 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 8 N,60 59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.133333
  • Longitude: -60.983333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6
Type derrick/lifting barge
Tonnage 9584
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1971
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2010

Surveying Details

12.8.71 AGROUND ON ROCKS, 8C OFF GALEOTA PT, TRINIDAD. STERN ON ROCKS IN 17FT OF WATER, BOW IN 10FT. LYING HEADING 175DEGS. (LLOYDS VOL.205) NCA, YET POSN APPROX 100800N, 605900W. 24.9.71 SALVAGE OPS BEGAN 8.9.71. (LLOYDS VOL.205) 8.10.71 REFLOATED & TOWED TO TEXAS FOR REPAIR. (LLOYDS VOL.206)

Circumstances of loss

WHILST LAYING SUBMARINE-TYPE LINES FOR AMOCO, UNDER TOW OF TUG GULF MISS, RAN HARD AGROUND ON ROCKS NEAR GALEOTA PT, TRINIDAD. VESSEL WAS REFLOATED IN OCT '71 & TOWED TO ORANGE, TEXAS FOR REPAIR. (LLOYDS VOLS. 205 & 206)

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FAQ

Where is the INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6 wreck located?

The INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6 wreck is located at coordinates 10 8 N,60 59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6?

The seabed around the INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6 lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6 sink?

The INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6 sank on Jun 30, 1971.

When was the wreck of the INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6 discovered?

The wreck of the INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6 was discovered in 1971.

What was the tonnage of the INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6?

The INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6 had a tonnage of 9584 tons.

What type of wreck is the INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6?

The INGRAM DERRICK BARGE NO.6 is classified as a derrick/lifting barge.

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