Saona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Saona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 28.24 N,69 52.88 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.470667
  • Longitude: -69.881333
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name SAONA
Type tug
Flag DO
Tonnage 191
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1988
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH671/351/01 2.3.89 HH671/351/01 2.3.89 SUBMERGED ALONGSIDE WITH ENGINE ROOM AND MACHINERY UNDERWATER. (LL 5.1.89). NO SALVAGE YET ATTEMPTED. (LL 5.2.89). NCA YET. HH671/351/01 14.4.89 HH671/351/01 14.4.89 DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. NEGOTIATIONS FOR REMOVAL OF WK IN PROGRESS. (LL 29.3.89 & 1.4.89). HH671/351/01 11.7.89 HH671/351/01 11.7.89 REFLOATED. (LL 30.6.89). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA. POSN 182812N, 695254W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944. STRUCK BREAKWATER AT ENTRANCE TO SANTO DOMINGO. WAS TOWED ALONGSIDE WHARF WHERE IT SANK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REMOLCADORES DOMINICANOS, S.A. (LL VOL.275)

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FAQ

Where is the SAONA wreck located?

The SAONA wreck is located at coordinates 18 28.24 N,69 52.88 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAONA?

The seabed around the SAONA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the SAONA sink?

The SAONA sank on Dec 24, 1988.

When was the wreck of the SAONA discovered?

The wreck of the SAONA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the SAONA belong to?

The SAONA belonged to DO.

What was the tonnage of the SAONA?

The SAONA had a tonnage of 191 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAONA?

The SAONA is classified as a tug.

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