Oro Verde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Oro verde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 20.311 N,81 23.426 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.338517
  • Longitude: -81.390433
Wreck Depth 10.85 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORO VERDE
Type motor vessel
Length 53.9 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 35.3
Sonar Width 23.1
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 71
Tonnage 692
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1980
Bottom Texture 4/14
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2022

Surveying Details

H4512/75 9.7.80 SUNK 3200FT FROM GALLEON BEACH HOTEL, WITH 30FT CLEARANCE. LIES N/S ON EDGE OF THE REEF, IN 192021.12N, 812330.6W. (SENIOR SURVEYOR, LANDS & SURVEY DEPT, GRAND CAYMAN, HN 13.6.80). INS AS WK 5FMS. - NM 1603/80. 13.10.89 AMEND WK 9.1MTRS IN 192018.5N, 812324E [WGD]. NC 462 [GRAND CAYMAN]. SEP 2017/000210747 21.3.18 EXAM�D 18.12.17 IN 1920.311N, 8123.426W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.85MTRS, GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGH 55MTRS. WK BROKEN UP. (FUGRO, HI1550, H525_53510). AMEND DW 10.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2022/000149742 21.10.22 LOCATED 14.11.21; IN 1920.311N, 8123.426W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH 13.38MTRS, LENGH 35.3MTRS, WIDTH 23.1MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 71/251 DEGS. NFS. (FUGRO, HI 1664, H525-53510). RETAIN M/B DEPTH 10.8MTRS ABOVE.

Circumstances of loss

11.10.79 CAPTURED BY CUSTOMS OFFICIALS ON 11.10.79 WHILST DRUG TRAFFICKING. LATER SUNK TO PROVIDE AN INTERESTING & ATTRACTIVE DIVE SITE.

General Comments

WRECK BROKEN UP - AREA OF DEBRIS LENGTH 55MTRS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 19 20.311 N,81 23.426 W
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FAQ

Where is the ORO VERDE wreck located?

The ORO VERDE wreck is located at coordinates 19 20.311 N,81 23.426 W.

How deep is the ORO VERDE and where exactly is it located?

The ORO VERDE lies at a depth of about 10.85 meters and is located at coordinates 19 20.311 N,81 23.426 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORO VERDE?

The seabed around the ORO VERDE lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ORO VERDE sink?

The ORO VERDE sank on May 31, 1980.

When was the wreck of the ORO VERDE discovered?

The wreck of the ORO VERDE was discovered in 1980.

What was the tonnage of the ORO VERDE?

The ORO VERDE had a tonnage of 692 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORO VERDE?

The ORO VERDE is classified as a motor vessel.

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