Las Villas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Las villas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 44.333 N,75 20.733 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.738883
  • Longitude: -75.345550
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name LAS VILLAS
Type carrier
Flag CU
Length 101.8 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3142
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1277/85 21.3.85 AGROUND AT E END OF ISLA ARENA, IN 104424N, 752100W. COMPLETELY FLOODED. (LL 8, 13 & 15.3.85). INS ST IN 104424N, 752100W. - NM 925/85. H1277/85 24.5.85 SALVAGE ATTEMPT ABANDONED AS IMPOSSIBLE. (LL, 18.5.85). H1277/85 11.9.85 CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 11.7.85). 5.2.90 ST IN 104442N, 752044W. (US NM 24501/22/85). NCA. 12.2.91 SHOWN AS ST IN 104420N, 752100W [LOCAL FIT] ON NC 1276.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY THE ATLANTIC SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, NEWPORT, MON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA. PASSAGE CARTAGENA, COLUMBIA FOR PUERTO CABELLO, VENEZUELA. RAN AGROUND, FLOODED AND ABANDONED. DECLARED CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LAS VILLAS wreck located?

The LAS VILLAS wreck is located at coordinates 10 44.333 N,75 20.733 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAS VILLAS?

The seabed around the LAS VILLAS lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the LAS VILLAS sink?

The LAS VILLAS sank on Mar 2, 1985.

When was the wreck of the LAS VILLAS discovered?

The wreck of the LAS VILLAS was discovered in 1985.

What country did the LAS VILLAS belong to?

The LAS VILLAS belonged to CU.

What cargo was the LAS VILLAS carrying?

The LAS VILLAS was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the LAS VILLAS?

The LAS VILLAS had a tonnage of 3142 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAS VILLAS?

The LAS VILLAS is classified as a carrier.

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