Rio Negro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Rio negro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 36.155 N,64 11.481 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.602583
  • Longitude: -64.191350
Wreck Depth 4.7 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO NEGRO
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 350
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 14/4
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2022

Surveying Details

H4912/72 12.4.84 WK OF VESSEL 'RIO NEGRO', KNOWN AS 'THE POT WK', & STATED AS PROMINENT SHOWN IN POSN 183600N, 641132W ON CHART CUTTING SUPPLIED BY MR D G MCKEEVER, SURVEY DEPT, TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. (LTRS DTD 15.2 & 30.3.84). INS AS ST. BR STD. 8.3.06 SHOWN IN 1836.150N, 6411.400W [WGD] ON BA 2006 [EDN 1 DTD 27.6.02]. SEP 2020/000014300 17.07.2020 WK EXAM'D 1/12/2018; LOCATED IN 1836.155N, 6411.481W [WGD]. REMAINS OF STRANDED WRECK NOW FULLY SUBMERGED, LEAST LIDAR DEPTH 4.7MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HEIGHT 2.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 350/170 DEGS. VERY BROKEN UP ON EDGE OF REEF PLATE. NFS. (IIC TECHNOLOGIES, HI1554 H525 029). AMENDED DIST REMAINS OF WK 4.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

General Comments

Remains of stranded wreck now fully submerged. Very broken-up on edge of reef plate.

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FAQ

Where is the RIO NEGRO wreck located?

The RIO NEGRO wreck is located at coordinates 18 36.155 N,64 11.481 W.

How deep is the RIO NEGRO and where exactly is it located?

The RIO NEGRO lies at a depth of about 4.7 meters and is located at coordinates 18 36.155 N,64 11.481 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO NEGRO?

The seabed around the RIO NEGRO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the RIO NEGRO discovered?

The wreck of the RIO NEGRO was discovered in 1984.

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