Morgan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Morgan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 13.767 N,96 3.45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.229450
  • Longitude: -96.057500
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name MORGAN
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 76.9 m
Width 12 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1517
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1990
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH616/350/01 20.3.90 HH616/350/01 20.3.90 STRANDED AT ANEGADA DE ADENTRO. POSSIBILITY OF REFLOATING BEING INVESTIGATED. (LL, 25.1.90 & 21.2.90). NCA YET. HH616/350/01 26.9.90 HH616/350/01 26.9.90 STRANDED ON ROCKS IN 193050N, 950300W. ATTEMPTS TO BE MADE TO SALVAGE. (LL, 14.8.90). PLOTS IN ABOUT 1200FMS. MORE LIKELY 191330N, 960300W. NCA YET. HH616/350/01 22.10.90 HH616/350/01 22.10.90 LIBERIAN REGISTRY CANCELLED. VESSEL SOLD FOR BREAKING. (LL, 9.10.90). HH616/350/01 20.9.91 HH616/350/01 20.9.91 ST IN 191346N, 960327W. (HAMBURG NM (57)908/33/91). - NM 2786/91. HH622/415/01 25.11.91 HH622/415/01 25.11.91 STRANDED AND CONSPIC 0.2C DUE E OF ARRECIFE ANEGADA DE ADENTRO LT HO, 191345N, 960324W. (BIBBY LINE, HN 22.10.91). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 1991

Circumstances of loss

EX- SKEISFOSS (1987), EX- NORDIC (1976), EX- TINTO (1971). BUILT IN 1967 BY C.LUEHRING SCHIFFSWERFT GMBH & CO, K.G, BRAKE/UNTERWESER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BASTION SHIPPING CORPORATION.STRANDED, THEN WRECKED ON ROCKS IN STRONG WINDS & MISTY CONDITIONS WHEN APPROACHING VERA CRUZ. SETTLED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MORGAN wreck located?

The MORGAN wreck is located at coordinates 19 13.767 N,96 3.45 W.

When did the MORGAN sink?

The MORGAN sank on Jan 2, 1990.

When was the wreck of the MORGAN discovered?

The wreck of the MORGAN was discovered in 1990.

What country did the MORGAN belong to?

The MORGAN belonged to LR.

What cargo was the MORGAN carrying?

The MORGAN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MORGAN?

The MORGAN had a tonnage of 1517 tons.

What type of wreck is the MORGAN?

The MORGAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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