Lava Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lava Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 14.2 N,71 35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.236667
  • Longitude: -71.583333
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAVA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 89 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1952
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2006

Surveying Details

H4369/74 2.11.80 SANK IN 221412N, 713500W APPROX. (LL, 1.11.80). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1961 BY ONOMOICHI ZOSEN, ONOMICHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PALMA ARNADORA SA. PASSAGE GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA FOR PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD. HAD FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM AND HUGE FLAMES AND BLACK SMOKE FORCED THE CREW TO ABANDON SHIP. THE BLAZE WAS EVENTUALLY EXTINGUISHED BY A COAST GUARD CUTTER, BUT THE VESSEL SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY DUE TO VOLUME OF WATER ONBOARD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LAVA wreck located?

The LAVA wreck is located at coordinates 22 14.2 N,71 35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAVA?

The seabed around the LAVA lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the LAVA sink?

The LAVA sank on Oct 4, 1980.

When was the wreck of the LAVA discovered?

The wreck of the LAVA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the LAVA belong to?

The LAVA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the LAVA carrying?

The LAVA was carrying metal: concentrate and products,oil.

What was the tonnage of the LAVA?

The LAVA had a tonnage of 1952 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAVA?

The LAVA is classified as a carrier.

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