Mak H-1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mak h-1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
11 59 N,67 37.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.983333
  • Longitude: -67.625000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAK H-1
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 60 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 496
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH637/350/01 20.8.91 HH637/350/01 20.8.91 ASHORE ON REEF NEAR AVE DE SOTAVENTO IN 115900N, 673700W. SALVAGE PROSPECTS POOR. (LL 6, 19.8.91). NEAR EXISTING CHARTED WK. NCA YET. HH637/350/01 26.8.91 HH637/350/01 26.8.91 NOW REPORTED AGROUND ON AVE DE BARLOVENTO. (LL 23.8.91). NCA YET. HH637/350/01 12.9.91 HH637/350/01 12.9.91 NOW REPORTED HARD AGROUND ON CORAL REEF AT SE TIP OF AVE DE SOTAVENTO. BOTTOM DAMAGED. HOLD FLOODED AND MOST OF CARGO JETTISONED ASTERN. SALVAGE PROSPECTS POOR. (LL 28.8.91). NCA. HH637/350/01 28.10.91 HH637/350/01 28.10.91 NO FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS. UNDERSTOOD TO BE PHYSICALLY ABANDONED. (LL 12.10.91). HH637/350/01 19.12.91 HH637/350/01 19.12.91 DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 5.12.91).
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2007

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED FOLLOWING ENGINE PROBLEMS. WENT FURTHER ASHORE AFTER LIGHTENING ATTEMPTS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 11 59 N,67 37.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAK H-1 wreck located?

The MAK H-1 wreck is located at coordinates 11 59 N,67 37.5 W.

When did the MAK H-1 sink?

The MAK H-1 sank on Jul 12, 1991.

When was the wreck of the MAK H-1 discovered?

The wreck of the MAK H-1 was discovered in 1991.

What country did the MAK H-1 belong to?

The MAK H-1 belonged to VC.

What cargo was the MAK H-1 carrying?

The MAK H-1 was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MAK H-1?

The MAK H-1 had a tonnage of 496 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAK H-1?

The MAK H-1 is classified as a motor vessel.