Sagitario Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Sagitario Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 9.7 N,94 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.161667
  • Longitude: -94.416667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAGITARIO
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 118 m
Width 18 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4619
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1989
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2010

Surveying Details

HH616/350/01 10.1.90 HH616/350/01 10.1.90 AGROUND OFF CITY OF COATZACOALCOS, ABOUT 150MTRS W OF WEST BREAKWATER. REFLOATING ATTEMPTS SUSPENDED. NOT YET OFFICIALLY ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (LL, 20.11.89 & 5.12.89). NCA YET, POSN 180942N, 942500W FOR FILING ONLY. HH616/350/01 21.2.90 HH616/350/01 21.2.90 REMAINS AGROUND. MEXICAN AUTHORITIES HAVE ORDERED THAT VESSEL BE REMOVED. NOT YET ABANDONED. WILL PROBABLY BE SOLD FOR SCRAP. (LL, 27.1.90). NCA. 30.8.90 30.8.90 REFLOATED 1.8.90. (LL, 3.8.90). AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

DRAGGED ANCHOR DURING SEVERE STORM AND GROUNDED. SOLD BY GREEK OWNERS, RE-NAMED PERGAMOS. (LL VOL.278 & 281).

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FAQ

Where is the SAGITARIO wreck located?

The SAGITARIO wreck is located at coordinates 18 9.7 N,94 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAGITARIO?

The seabed around the SAGITARIO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SAGITARIO sink?

The SAGITARIO sank on Nov 16, 1989.

When was the wreck of the SAGITARIO discovered?

The wreck of the SAGITARIO was discovered in 1989.

What country did the SAGITARIO belong to?

The SAGITARIO belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the SAGITARIO?

The SAGITARIO had a tonnage of 4619 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAGITARIO?

The SAGITARIO is classified as a motor vessel.

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