Sylvia L Ossa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sylvia l ossa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 13 N,68 58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.216667
  • Longitude: -68.966667
Water Depth 5500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SYLVIA L OSSA
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 183.8 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 14.6
Tonnage 15028
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.12.95 DEBRIS OF VESSEL LOCATED IN 321300N, 685800W APPROX. (LL 19.10.76). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY KAISER CO INC, PORTLAND, OREGON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OMNIUM LEADER CORPORATION. PASSAGE RIO DE JANEIRO FOR PHILADELPHIA. WAS FORCED TO REDUCE SPEED AND HEAVE TO BECAUSE OF SEVERE WEATHER IN 320000N, 681500, THE LAST REPORTED POSN. A US COAST GUARD AIRCRAFT SUBSEQUENTLY LOCATED AN OVERTURNED LIFEBOAT AND AN OIL SLICK ABOUT 160M DUE W OF BERMUDA AND 420M SE OF ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA. NEITHER THE CREW OR THE VESSEL WERE SIGHTED AND SHE WAS POSTED AS A MISSING VESSEL. CREW OF 37 LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SYLVIA L OSSA wreck located?

The SYLVIA L OSSA wreck is located at coordinates 32 13 N,68 58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SYLVIA L OSSA?

The seabed around the SYLVIA L OSSA lies at approximately 5500 meters deep.

When did the SYLVIA L OSSA sink?

The SYLVIA L OSSA sank on Oct 13, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SYLVIA L OSSA discovered?

The wreck of the SYLVIA L OSSA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SYLVIA L OSSA belong to?

The SYLVIA L OSSA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SYLVIA L OSSA carrying?

The SYLVIA L OSSA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the SYLVIA L OSSA?

The SYLVIA L OSSA had a tonnage of 15028 tons.

What type of wreck is the SYLVIA L OSSA?

The SYLVIA L OSSA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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