Savfuel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Savfuel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 17.2 N,87 31.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.286667
  • Longitude: -87.520833
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAVFUEL
Type tanker
Flag HN
Length 55.2 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 614
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.11.74 ST ON LIGHTHOUSE REEF, 6M N OF HALF-MOON CAY LTHO. (LL 217). H4983/74 15.7.75 ST IN 171700N, 873112W [NAD]. (USNM 28160/26/75). INS AS ST. BR STD. H1277/79 30.5.79 STRANDED ON SEAWARD EDGE OF LIGHTHOUSE REEF ON MAG BEARING 160DEG FROM 'BLUE HOLE' IN CENTRE OF REEF. APPROX POSN 171836N, 873112W. LISTING BADLY & FIRMLY EMBEDDED ON REEF EDGE. APPEARS FAIRLY SOUND. (RAF VALLEY SAC BELIZE EXPEDITION 1977). AMEND STPA IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1277/79 6.2.84 WK (CONSPIC) HAS BEEN FIXED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IN 171700N, 873112W USING VISUAL, RADAR & SATNAV FIXES. (MV EXXTOR 1, HN DTD 21.12.83). AMEND STPA (CONSPIC) IN REVISED POSN. - NM 441/84. 14.3.88 ST SHOWN IN 171709N, 873115W [NAD] ON PHOTO PLOT PG 1874/1-2 (PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 1975). NC 959. 11.11.98 AMENDED TO ST AS QUALITY OF FIX WAS AIR PHOTO. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY IRA S BUSHEY & SONS INC, BROOKLYN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARINE TANKERS. PASSAGE TAMPA FOR BELIZE. STRANDED ON LIGHTHOUSE REEF, 6M N OF HALF-MOON CAY LT. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SAVFUEL wreck located?

The SAVFUEL wreck is located at coordinates 17 17.2 N,87 31.25 W.

When did the SAVFUEL sink?

The SAVFUEL sank on Nov 13, 1974.

When was the wreck of the SAVFUEL discovered?

The wreck of the SAVFUEL was discovered in 1974.

What country did the SAVFUEL belong to?

The SAVFUEL belonged to HN.

What cargo was the SAVFUEL carrying?

The SAVFUEL was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the SAVFUEL?

The SAVFUEL had a tonnage of 614 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAVFUEL?

The SAVFUEL is classified as a tanker.

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