Newton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Newton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 15.877 N,81 22.675 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.264617
  • Longitude: -81.377917
Wreck Depth -0.579 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect partly submerged at high water
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEWTON
Type motor vessel
Flag JM
Sonar Length 25.3
Sonar Width 12.6
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 321
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1977
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2022

Surveying Details

H2771/69 6.12.83 CAPSIZED WK, VISIBLE ON REEF E (?W) OF PROSPECT POINT, IIN 191618N, 812100W. POSN SUPPLIED BY HARBOUR MASTER, GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN. (HMS HERALD, HN 21.11.83). POSN DOES NOT PLOT ON CHARTED REEFS. NCA YET. 3.11.89 ST IN 191549N, 812238W. (PHOTOPLOT, HELD BY NC 7). NC 462. 12.10.90 ST SHOWN IN 191553N, 812240W ON PG 1930 - LP1. PARTIALLY SUNK, ONLY SUPERSTRUCTURE CLEARLY VISIBLE. (JAS AIR PHOT DTD 26.2.85 & 2.3.87, INDEX NO.1885/646). AMEND POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2022/000149742 19.10.22 LOCATED 14.11.21; IN 1915.877N, 8122.675W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH DRIES -0.579MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 1MTR. LENGH 25.3MTRS, WIDTH 12.6MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 321/141 DEGS. NFS. (FUGRO, HI1664, H525-53494). AMEND ST DRIES 0.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND DURING A STORM.

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FAQ

Where is the NEWTON wreck located?

The NEWTON wreck is located at coordinates 19 15.877 N,81 22.675 W.

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

The NEWTON lies at a depth of about -0.579 meters and is located at coordinates 19 15.877 N,81 22.675 W.

When did the NEWTON sink?

The NEWTON sank on Oct 18, 1977.

When was the wreck of the NEWTON discovered?

The wreck of the NEWTON was discovered in 1983.

What country did the NEWTON belong to?

The NEWTON belonged to JM.

What type of wreck is the NEWTON?

The NEWTON is classified as a motor vessel.

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