Pierre Kuyper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pierre kuyper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 38.05 N,61 43.97 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.634167
  • Longitude: -61.732833
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PIERRE KUYPER
Type barque
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1874
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details 22.1.82 VESSEL SHOWN AGROUND IN 173800N, 614400W APPROX, OR 6M ENE OF MARTELLO TOWER [173550N, 614936W] ON SURVEY [A4208]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR NEW YORK, RAN ONTO REEF ON E COAST OF BARBUDA, 6M ENE OF MARTELLO TOWER. THE CAPTAIN HAD NOT BELIEVED THE CHRONOMETER, WHICH WAS IN FACT CORRECT.

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FAQ

Where is the PIERRE KUYPER wreck located?

The PIERRE KUYPER wreck is located at coordinates 17 38.05 N,61 43.97 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PIERRE KUYPER?

The seabed around the PIERRE KUYPER lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the PIERRE KUYPER sink?

The PIERRE KUYPER sank on Oct 26, 1874.

When was the wreck of the PIERRE KUYPER discovered?

The wreck of the PIERRE KUYPER was discovered in 1982.

What country did the PIERRE KUYPER belong to?

The PIERRE KUYPER belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the PIERRE KUYPER?

The PIERRE KUYPER is classified as a barque.

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