Mm 151 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mm 151 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
10 33.425 N,60 49.262 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.557083
  • Longitude: -60.821033
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MM 151
Type barge
Flag US
Length 76.2 m
Width 22.9 m
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H4800/70 4.4.75 WK OF BARGE IN 103325N, 604916W, OR 075DEGS, 15.2M FROM BRIGAND HILL LT. (FITZWILLIAM STONE & ALCAZAR LTR DTD 6.2.75). DRILLING JACKET LOCATED IN 103005N, 604700W [SEE 52813]. INS AS WK USC 15FMS. - NM 803/75. H2493/72 21.4.75 NDW IN 103325N, 604916W. (US NM 24401/8/75). NCA. H4817/80 19.4.83 SHOWN AS WK 28MTRS IN 103330N, 604930W ON US 24028 [4TH EDN 1982]. NCA. H4817/80 19.4.83 INS AS WK USC 28MTRS ON 517 (MISSED SCALE). - NM 1205/83. 8.3.10 [WGD] POSN: 1033.425N, 6049.262W. NC 501.
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BARGE TRANSPORTING DRILLING JACKET OVERTURNED & SANK IN HEAVY SEAS WHILST UNDER TOW OF TUG 'GUS CANDIES'. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MM 151 wreck located?

The MM 151 wreck is located at coordinates 10 33.425 N,60 49.262 W.

How deep is the MM 151 and where exactly is it located?

The MM 151 lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 10 33.425 N,60 49.262 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MM 151?

The seabed around the MM 151 lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the MM 151 sink?

The MM 151 sank on Jun 6, 1974.

When was the wreck of the MM 151 discovered?

The wreck of the MM 151 was discovered in 1974.

What country did the MM 151 belong to?

The MM 151 belonged to US.

What cargo was the MM 151 carrying?

The MM 151 was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What type of wreck is the MM 151?

The MM 151 is classified as a barge.