Mar Coral Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Mar coral Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 42.4 N,71 32.042 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.706667
  • Longitude: -71.534033
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name MAR CORAL
Type motor vessel
Flag VE
Length 142.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 7.7
Tonnage 6266
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 7, 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 BEACHED APPROX 1.7M E OF BUOY 66A IN 104224N, 713202.5W. ENGINE ROOM AND HOLDS FLOODED. (LL 9, 10, 14.8.91). NCA YET. HH637/350/01 23.9.91 HH637/350/01 23.9.91 REPAIRS AND SALVAGE WORK, TO TAKE SOME 8 WEEKS, IN HAND. (LL 18.9.91). NCA. HH637/350/01 28.10.91 HH637/350/01 28.10.91 REFLOATING UNDER WAY. (LL 19.10.91). NCA. 13.11.91 13.11.91 REFLOATED. (LL 4.11.91). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1972 BY NOBISJRUG GMBH, REDSBURG. EX-LEMAR (1987), EX-CAPE FREELS (1982) & EX-FLEETHORN (1974). PASSAGE HOUSTON FOR MARACAIBO. BEACHED FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH PANAMANIAN M TANKER TRADE RESOLVE WHEN INWARD BOUND FROM HOUSTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITIMA ARAGUA S.A. SALVAGE WAS COMPLETED IN NOV 1991. SETTLED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. SHE WAS SOLD AND SCRAPPED IN 1992 AT MAMONAL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAR CORAL wreck located?

The MAR CORAL wreck is located at coordinates 10 42.4 N,71 32.042 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAR CORAL?

The seabed around the MAR CORAL lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MAR CORAL sink?

The MAR CORAL sank on Aug 7, 1991.

When was the wreck of the MAR CORAL discovered?

The wreck of the MAR CORAL was discovered in 1991.

What country did the MAR CORAL belong to?

The MAR CORAL belonged to VE.

What cargo was the MAR CORAL carrying?

The MAR CORAL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MAR CORAL?

The MAR CORAL had a tonnage of 6266 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAR CORAL?

The MAR CORAL is classified as a motor vessel.

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