Nopal Explorer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Nopal explorer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 26.5 N,69 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.441667
  • Longitude: -69.633333
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name NOPAL EXPLORER
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 82.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1592
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2009

Surveying Details

H2771/69 17.8.83 H2771/69 17.8.83 LIES ON HER SIDE ALONGSIDE CONTAINER BERTH AT BOCA CHICA. DOMINICAN NAVAL AUTHORITIES HAVE ORDERED THE REMOVAL OF THE VESSEL. SALVAGE OPS UNDER STUDY. (LL 16 & 22.7.83). NCA YET. 24.5.91 24.5.91 REFLOATED ON 18.8.83 & TOWED TO ROTTERDAM ON 11.9.83. (LL VOL.254). NCA, POSN 182630N, 693800W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED DURING OPERATIONS TO LOAD CONTAINERS. GENERAL CARGO MIAMI FOR WEST INDIES. ALL 14 CREW SAVED, ONE STEVEDORE KILLED AND ONE MISSING. (LL VOL.253).

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FAQ

Where is the NOPAL EXPLORER wreck located?

The NOPAL EXPLORER wreck is located at coordinates 18 26.5 N,69 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NOPAL EXPLORER?

The seabed around the NOPAL EXPLORER lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the NOPAL EXPLORER sink?

The NOPAL EXPLORER sank on Jul 13, 1983.

When was the wreck of the NOPAL EXPLORER discovered?

The wreck of the NOPAL EXPLORER was discovered in 1983.

What country did the NOPAL EXPLORER belong to?

The NOPAL EXPLORER belonged to PA.

What cargo was the NOPAL EXPLORER carrying?

The NOPAL EXPLORER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NOPAL EXPLORER?

The NOPAL EXPLORER had a tonnage of 1592 tons.

What type of wreck is the NOPAL EXPLORER?

The NOPAL EXPLORER is classified as a motor vessel.

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