Margarita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Margarita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 7.083 N,71 34.783 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.118050
  • Longitude: -71.579717
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name MARGARITA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 103.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 3162
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G CAN, FLG 8.5S, CLOSE E
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2009

Surveying Details

13.3.73 13.3.73 SANK NEAR B14 BUOY IN 110625N, 713445W. (LL 211). HYDROLANT 522/73 ISSUED. H2080/72 8.6.73 H2080/72 8.6.73 DW IN 110705N, 713447W APPROX, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, FL G 8.5S CLOSE E. (US NM 1464/73 & HAMBURG NM 1722/73). INS AS DWPA WITH BUOY. BR STD. H2593/73 12.7.73 H2593/73 12.7.73 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (CARACAS NM 31/05/73). H2080/72 9.9.74 H2080/72 9.9.74 POSN 110718N, 713442W. 2 MASTS VISIBLE. (MV GAMBHIRA, HN 11.8.74). H2080/72 10.10.74 H2080/72 10.10.74 POSN APPROX 110705N, 713447W. LT BUOY CONFIRMED. (VENEZUELAN H. OFFICE). INS AS DWPA (MASTS) WITH G CAN LT BUOY, FL G 8.5S CLOSE E. - NM 2142/74. H2080/72 30.10.74 H2080/72 30.10.74 POSN CONFIRMED. (SS VENASSA, HN). H5202/77 20.1.83 H5202/77 20.1.83 BUOY NOW FL G 3S. (MV HUMBOLDT, HN 24.11.82). NCA YET. H4982/75 2.6.87 H4982/75 2.6.87 WK STILL VERY VISIBLE. (SHIP REPORT 22.5.87). H3399/85 2.7.87 H3399/85 2.7.87 BUOY NOW EXHIBITS W LT. (MV FJORD THISTLE, HN 22.4.87). NCA YET. 23.1.90 23.1.90 SHOWN AS DW IN 110654N, 713505W [PSAD] ON US 24483 [1ST EDN - NOV'87]. RETAIN AS CHARTED. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1961 BY AALBORG VAERFT A/S, AALBORG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARGARITA CIA NAV SA. INBOUND FOR MAIRCAIBO. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SPANISH MV ANZOATEGUI IN OUTER CHANNEL. ABANDONED AS CTL. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARGARITA wreck located?

The MARGARITA wreck is located at coordinates 11 7.083 N,71 34.783 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGARITA?

The seabed around the MARGARITA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the MARGARITA sink?

The MARGARITA sank on Mar 7, 1973.

When was the wreck of the MARGARITA discovered?

The wreck of the MARGARITA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the MARGARITA belong to?

The MARGARITA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the MARGARITA carrying?

The MARGARITA was carrying minerals,ore.

What was the tonnage of the MARGARITA?

The MARGARITA had a tonnage of 3162 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGARITA?

The MARGARITA is classified as a motor vessel.

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