Mein Kapitan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mein kapitan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 21.479 N,64 48.206 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.357983
  • Longitude: -64.803433
Wreck Depth 4.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name MEIN KAPITAN
Type merchant vessel
Flag US
Length 18.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2022

Surveying Details

H3056/70 21.10.88 SUNK 041DEG [T], 1.2M FROM TWO BROTHERS LT. LEAST DEPTH 38FT. (NAVAREA IV 1426/88(25)). INS AS WK 6FMS 2FT IN 182136N, 644819W. BR STD. 2.11.88 POSN GIVEN AS 182129N, 644813W. (LL, 1.11.88). NCA. HH671/352/01 11.4.89 REFERRED TO AS DANGEROUS WK IN 182129N, 644813W APPROX [NAD]. (US NM 25647/5/89). AMEND DWPA IN 182134N, 644819W. - NM 1263/89. 11.1.93 SHOWN AS DW PA (15FT REP 1988) ON US 25647 [9TH EDN - JUL'92 - LARGEST SCALE]. AMEND TO DW PA 2.5FMS REP (1988) IN 182135N, 0644819W [LOCAL FIT] ON NE 2452.

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FAQ

Where is the MEIN KAPITAN wreck located?

The MEIN KAPITAN wreck is located at coordinates 18 21.479 N,64 48.206 W.

How deep is the MEIN KAPITAN and where exactly is it located?

The MEIN KAPITAN lies at a depth of about 4.5 meters and is located at coordinates 18 21.479 N,64 48.206 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MEIN KAPITAN?

The seabed around the MEIN KAPITAN lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the MEIN KAPITAN sink?

The MEIN KAPITAN sank on Oct 6, 1988.

When was the wreck of the MEIN KAPITAN discovered?

The wreck of the MEIN KAPITAN was discovered in 1988.

What country did the MEIN KAPITAN belong to?

The MEIN KAPITAN belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the MEIN KAPITAN?

The MEIN KAPITAN is classified as a merchant vessel.

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