La Famille Express Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
La famille express Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 46.857 N,72 7.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.780950
  • Longitude: -72.117583
Wreck Depth -9.887 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name La Famille Express
Sonar Length 58.75
Sonar Width 9.45
Shadow Height 11.14
Orientation 331
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2018
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details SEP2019 /000006422 04.01.2019 WK LOCATED IN 2146.854N, 7207.056W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 3MTR. NFS.(FUGRO LIDAR SURVEY, H102 HI1598 002). INS ST WK. 2019/000285280 28.6.22 WK LOCATED 9/08/2018: IN 2146.857N, 7207.055W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH DRIES 9.887MTRS, GEN DEPTH 1MTR. LENGTH 58.75MTRS, WIDTH 9.45MTRS, HT 11.14MTRS, ORIENTATION 331/151 DEGS. METAL HULLED VESSEL. (HI 1598, FUGRO LIDAR SURVEY 2018 - H525-90725). AMEND ST -9.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2022

Circumstances of loss

Metal-hulled vessel aground in shallow water. Above surface. From online source visittci.com: Originally rig support vessel Fort Shevenko(1953) decommissioned 1992. Renamed La Famille Express under Panamanian flag in 1999, served as regional freighter in Carribean. Cast aground in her current position during hurricane Frances in 2004 after being dragging anchor from south Dock, TCI area.

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FAQ

Where is the La Famille Express wreck located?

The La Famille Express wreck is located at coordinates 21 46.857 N,72 7.055 W.

How deep is the La Famille Express and where exactly is it located?

The La Famille Express lies at a depth of about -9.887 meters and is located at coordinates 21 46.857 N,72 7.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the La Famille Express?

The seabed around the La Famille Express lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the La Famille Express discovered?

The wreck of the La Famille Express was discovered in 2018.

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