Mesurado Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mesurado Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 45.983 N,10 1.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.766383
  • Longitude: -10.020000
Wreck Depth 8.7 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MESURADO
Type carrier
Flag LR
Length 50 m
Width 9.6 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 534
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Surveying Details

19.7.76 19.7.76 REPORTED SINKING APPROX 6M OFF LOWER BUCHANAN. (LL 29.6.76). 19.7.76 19.7.76 LAST POSN OF VESSEL WAS NEAR TOBOKANNI ROCK 054807N, 100128W. GEN DEPTH 6.5-9 FMS. 10.8.76 10.8.76 SANK ABOUT 2M OFF LOWER BUCHANAN. (LL). H3332/76 1.10.76 H3332/76 1.10.76 REPORTED SUNK IN 9FMS IN 054720N, 100222W. (CAPT L COLLIANDER, 2.7.76). H3332/76 1.10.76 H3332/76 1.10.76 REPD TO HAVE DEPTH OF 30FT OVER. (HYDROLANT 1896/76). INS AS USCPA 4FMS 5FT. - NM 2091/76. H3332/76 1.10.76 H3332/76 1.10.76 POSN AMENDED TO APPROX 054605N, 100133W. (HYDROLANT 1930/76). H3332/76 1.10.76 H3332/76 1.10.76 REPD TO HAVE LEAST DEPTH OF 4FMS 5FT. (NETH NM 2565(T)/76). INS AS USCPA 4FMS 5FT. - NM 2091/76. 25.7.88 25.7.88 AMEND TO USCPA 8.7MTRS IN 054559N, 100112W [WGD]. NC 3648.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY SCHP 'WATERHUIZEN' J PATTJE, WATERHUIZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MESURADO CORPORATION CONSOILDATED (1966). PASSAGE MONROVIA FOR SINU. CARGO GAS OIL. SANK AFTER ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 45.983 N,10 1.2 W
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FAQ

Where is the MESURADO wreck located?

The MESURADO wreck is located at coordinates 5 45.983 N,10 1.2 W.

How deep is the MESURADO and where exactly is it located?

The MESURADO lies at a depth of about 8.7 meters and is located at coordinates 5 45.983 N,10 1.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MESURADO?

The seabed around the MESURADO lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the MESURADO sink?

The MESURADO sank on Jun 28, 1976.

When was the wreck of the MESURADO discovered?

The wreck of the MESURADO was discovered in 1976.

What country did the MESURADO belong to?

The MESURADO belonged to LR.

What cargo was the MESURADO carrying?

The MESURADO was carrying gas,oil.

What was the tonnage of the MESURADO?

The MESURADO had a tonnage of 534 tons.

What type of wreck is the MESURADO?

The MESURADO is classified as a carrier.

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