La Pia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
La pia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 54 N,64 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.900000
  • Longitude: -64.916667
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name LA PIA
Type carrier
Flag DO
Length 50.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 398
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH671/352/01 20.12.89 SANK 27 MILES S OF ST THOMAS. (LL 9.10.89). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BEGAN TAKING WATER THROUGH HULL AND ASSUMED A LIST. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE TO ST MAARTEN.

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FAQ

Where is the LA PIA wreck located?

The LA PIA wreck is located at coordinates 17 54 N,64 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA PIA?

The seabed around the LA PIA lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the LA PIA sink?

The LA PIA sank on Sep 27, 1989.

When was the wreck of the LA PIA discovered?

The wreck of the LA PIA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the LA PIA belong to?

The LA PIA belonged to DO.

What cargo was the LA PIA carrying?

The LA PIA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the LA PIA?

The LA PIA had a tonnage of 398 tons.

What type of wreck is the LA PIA?

The LA PIA is classified as a carrier.

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