Sarbo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sarbo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 28.25 N,87 28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.470833
  • Longitude: -87.466667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARBO
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 111.1 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3701
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 1989

Surveying Details

14.3.78 POSN GIVEN AS 173200N, 872900W APPROX. (LL 14.3.78). 16.3.78 SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. (LL 16.3.78). 17.3.78 GROUNDED ON CORAL RIDGE. FIRST 2 REFLOATING ATTEMPTS UNSUCCESSFUL & VESSEL'S CONDITION DETERIORATING. (LL 17.3.78). 20.3.78 EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO BOTTOM. FURTHER SALVAGE ATTEMPT UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL 20.3.78). 21.3.78 NOW IN DANGER OF BREAKING IN TWO. BEING ABANDONED WHEN WEATHER PERMITS. (LL 21.3.78). H4983/74 24.1.79 POSN WHEN ABANDONED - 172800N, 872800W. (CICHANOWICZ & CALLAN, NEW YORK, LTR DTD 15.1.79). INS AS STPA IN 172800N, 872730W. - NM 327/79. H2054/81 5.1.81 DW HAS BEEN REPD IN 172900N, 872800W (POSSIBLY THIS WK). (MEXICAN NM 38/8/80). NCA. 6.5.82 SHOWN AS ST IN 172830N, 872800W ON US 28167 [1980 EDN]. NCA. H4983/74 28.6.82 INSERTED ON US 28167 BY NM 4/80 FROM MV BARRANCA SHIP REPORT, POSN OBTAINED FROM VISUAL & RADAR BEARINGS. (DMAHTC WASHINGTON TELEX DTD 11.6.82). POSN FOR NE 959: 172836N, 872754W. BR STD. 18.1.89 [NAD] POSN: 172812N, 872800W (BEARING & DISTANCE FROM SANDBORE CAY LT). NC 959.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY ORENSTEIN-LUBECKER MASCH, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SARBO CIA MAR, SA. PASSAGE PASCAGONDA FOR PUERTO CORTES. POUNDED HEAVILY IN BAD WEATHER AND BEGAN TO BREAK UP. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SARBO wreck located?

The SARBO wreck is located at coordinates 17 28.25 N,87 28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SARBO?

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

When did the SARBO sink?

The SARBO sank on Mar 10, 1978.

When was the wreck of the SARBO discovered?

The wreck of the SARBO was discovered in 1978.

What country did the SARBO belong to?

The SARBO belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SARBO carrying?

The SARBO was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the SARBO?

The SARBO had a tonnage of 3701 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARBO?

The SARBO is classified as a carrier.

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