Ismini Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ismini Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
16 9.587 N,61 32.664 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.159783
  • Longitude: -61.544400
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISMINI
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 71.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1126
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1965
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H5245/68 21.4.69 H5245/68 21.4.69 ST PA (CONSPIC) 189DEG,3.32M FROM COCHONS IS FS. (MV CARMINA HN 4/69, 19.3.69). BR STD. H5245/68 13.8.69 H5245/68 13.8.69 SHOWN IN 160924N, 613248W ON FR 3375. THIS PLOTS 230DEG 4M FROM GOZIER I LT, OR ABOUT 159DEG, 2.8C FROM CARMANIA'S POSN. (PARIS NM 69 31 52). NCA. H5245/68 18.9.69 H5245/68 18.9.69 REPLY FROM FRANCE REC'D. CARMANIA'S POSN ACCEPTED FOR THE MOMENT. NCA. H5245/68 24.12.69 H5245/68 24.12.69 EXACT POSN OF WK IS 160938N, 613250W, OR 232.5DEG, 3.9M FROM GOZIER I LT. (FRENCH HYDRO, LTR 9.12.69). AMEND TO ST (CONSPIC) IN 160938N, 613250W. - NM 169/70. H5245/68 17.2.70 H5245/68 17.2.70 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (PARIS NM 69 52 35). 21.7.77 21.7.77 DRYING OBSTN IN 5 MTRS OF WATER. REMAINS IN ONE PIECE. POSN 160944N, 613225.8W. NAMED AS 'ISMINI'. (FR WK RECORDS - 1975). SHOWN AS STF (MAST) ON FR 6555 [1984 EDN]. 15.9.86 15.9.86 AMENDED TO STF MAST ON NE 804. H3142/85 31.12.87 H3142/85 31.12.87 WK IS NOW BROKEN INTO 3 SECTIONS BUT REMAINS CONSPICUOUS. (FLEET PORT GUIDE, POINTE-A-PITRE [FEB '87 EDN]). 6.2.90 6.2.90 STF CONSPIC, LYING NW/SE, BOWS SE, SHOWN IN 160944.5N, 613226W ON FR 7100 [1987 EDN]. NC 804. 25.6.92 25.6.92 SHOWN AS ST CONSPIC IN 160935.2N, 613239.9W [WGD] ON NC 618.
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY A/S BERGENS M/V, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARALIANZA CIA NAV SA. PASSAGE FROM POINTE-A-PITRE. RAN AGROUND ON CAYE A DUPONT. VESSEL WAS ABANDONED AS CTL AFTER A FIRE SEVERAL DAYS LATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ISMINI wreck located?

The ISMINI wreck is located at coordinates 16 9.587 N,61 32.664 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISMINI?

The seabed around the ISMINI lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ISMINI sink?

The ISMINI sank on Sep 15, 1965.

When was the wreck of the ISMINI discovered?

The wreck of the ISMINI was discovered in 1969.

What country did the ISMINI belong to?

The ISMINI belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ISMINI carrying?

The ISMINI was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ISMINI?

The ISMINI had a tonnage of 1126 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISMINI?

The ISMINI is classified as a steam ship.