Juan Bautista Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Juan bautista Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 12.742 S,80 54.692 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.212367
  • Longitude: -80.911533
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name JUAN BAUTISTA
Type tanker
Flag EC
Length 64.5 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 4.1
Tonnage 775
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1976
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers N CARD LT BUOY, FL.5S, CLOSE N.
Surveying Details H5067/75 14.9.79 DW LIES 316DEGS, 0.5M FROM F.R LT [021303S, 805439W APPROX]. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, FL.G.4S, CLOSE NW. (ECUADOR NMS 59(P)/77 & 1/79). - NM 2283/79. 21.10.82 ST IN 021233S, 805434W [PRP], MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOY, FL.5S, CLOSE N. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2799. 13.11.91 WGD POSN: 021244.5S, 805441.5W. NC 2799.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY ODENBACH SHIP BUILDING CORPORATION, ROCHESTER, N.Y. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LUIS GOMEZ CEVALLOS. SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM WHILE LOADING DIESEL FOR GUAYAQUIL. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT MADE. TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 2 12.742 S,80 54.692 W
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FAQ

Where is the JUAN BAUTISTA wreck located?

The JUAN BAUTISTA wreck is located at coordinates 2 12.742 S,80 54.692 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JUAN BAUTISTA?

The seabed around the JUAN BAUTISTA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the JUAN BAUTISTA sink?

The JUAN BAUTISTA sank on Dec 21, 1976.

When was the wreck of the JUAN BAUTISTA discovered?

The wreck of the JUAN BAUTISTA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the JUAN BAUTISTA belong to?

The JUAN BAUTISTA belonged to EC.

What cargo was the JUAN BAUTISTA carrying?

The JUAN BAUTISTA was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the JUAN BAUTISTA?

The JUAN BAUTISTA had a tonnage of 775 tons.

What type of wreck is the JUAN BAUTISTA?

The JUAN BAUTISTA is classified as a tanker.

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