New Hope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
New hope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 5.7 N,95 56.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.095000
  • Longitude: -95.943333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name NEW HOPE
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 163 m
Width 23.8 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 13920
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2010

Surveying Details

HH616/350/01 2.11.90 AGROUND IN 190542N, 955636W. REFLOATING PROSPECTS VERY POOR. (LL, 26,27.10.90). NCA YET. HH616/350/01 16.11.90 STILL AGROUND. BUNKERS TO BE DISCHARGED. TO BE REFLOATED IN FEB 1991. (LL, 10.11.90). HH616/350/01 14.12.90 SETTLED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 6.12.90). HH616/350/01 14.5.91 SOLD TO NAVIERA ALEXIS SA DE SV, MEXICO CITY, WHO INTEND TO SALVAGE VESSEL COMPLETE. (LL, 1.5.91). HH616/350/01 25.10.91 VESSEL REFLOATED AND ANCHORED IN SAME PLACE. (LL, 7.10.91). AMEND TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

EX- BARBANICOS (1988), EX- SHINRYU MARU (1983). BUILT IN 1972 BY KOYO DOCKYARD CO. LTD, MIHARA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FEAX SHIP MANAGEMENT S.A. DRAGGED ANCHOR DURING WINDS OF UP TO 120KPH, WHILE WAITING TO DRY DOCK AT VERACRUZ AND GROUNDED. REMAINED AGROUND FOR 11MONTHS THEN WAS REFLOATED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the NEW HOPE wreck located?

The NEW HOPE wreck is located at coordinates 19 5.7 N,95 56.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW HOPE?

The seabed around the NEW HOPE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the NEW HOPE sink?

The NEW HOPE sank on Oct 22, 1990.

When was the wreck of the NEW HOPE discovered?

The wreck of the NEW HOPE was discovered in 1990.

What country did the NEW HOPE belong to?

The NEW HOPE belonged to PA.

What cargo was the NEW HOPE carrying?

The NEW HOPE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NEW HOPE?

The NEW HOPE had a tonnage of 13920 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW HOPE?

The NEW HOPE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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