Texaco Caribbean (After Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Texaco caribbean (after section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.91 N,1 17.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.981833
  • Longitude: 1.295000
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 175.3 m
Width 23.8 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 130.5
Sonar Width 41.2
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 108
Tonnage 13604
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1971
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2088/71 15.1.71 AFTER SECTION DEPTH 23FT FOUND IN 505857N, 011748E. (MOD SIG DTD 13.1.71). H2088/71 19.1.71 WK 3FMS 5FT IN 505857N, 011748E, MARKED BY G WK MARKING LT VESSEL, FLG.10S DIA(3)60S WITH 4FG LTS IN 505924N, 011832E; G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S IN 505918N, 011741E; G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.15S IN 505842N, 011654E. (MOD SIG DTD 131.71 & TH NM 17/71). - NM 154/71. H2088/71 11.2.71 FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO ASKED TO TENDER TO RAISE WRECK WHICH IS 400-500FT APART FROM GENERAL WRECKAGE. CONFIDENT THAT WKS COULD BE RAISED BY SUMMER 1971. (CUTTING FROM LLOYDS). WK MARKING VESSEL MOVED TO 505934N, 011842E. (TH NM 19/71). BR STD. H4667/70 9.3.71 WK MARKING VESSEL MOVED TO 505948N, 011857E, & G SPH LT BUOY, INTQKFLG. RAFL LAID IN 505934N, 011842E. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 350/71. H4667/70 18.3.71 G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)10S, RAFL LAID IN 505920N, 011843E, & G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)10S, RAFL IN 505929N, 011821E. (TH NM 29/71). - NM 423/71. H2088/71 22.4.71 LOCATED IN 505900N, 0113738E. SWEPT BY TH TO 23FT. WK LYING 010/190DEGS. PROBABLE LEAST DEPTH OF 23FT. (HMS KEDLESTON, 15.1.71). H2088/71 22.4.71 DISPERSAL OPERATIONS, LIKELY TO TAKE ONE YEAR, COMMENCED. (TH NM 34/71). NCA H( 8.5.71 H(MO) 710/71 SITUATION AS AT 8.5.71: BUNKER TANK VENTS SEALED, PROPELLER REMOVED. LEAST DEPTH 16FT. HOPE TO COMPLETE BY SUMMER 1972. (PROGRESS REPORT 1971 OF MEETING OF COASTAL STATES). H4667/70 1.10.71 FIXED IN 505852N, 011750E, ABOUT 1 CABLE S OF CHARTED POSN USING HSA. (RISDON BEAZLEY, HN 9.9.71). 17.5.72 ONLY ABLE TO CLEAR TO 50FT SO FAR, HOPE TO CLEAR TO 70FT. WK BUOYS TO REMAIN. (LL, 17.5.72). H4667/70 1.6.72 WK MARKING VESSEL & LT BUOYS REMOVED. G SPH LT BUOY, INTQKFL, RAFL LAID IN 505926N, 011824E, & G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S, RAFL IN 505919N, 011753E. (TH NM 46/72). - NM 1027(P)/72 & NM 1093/72. 21.6.72 EXTRA BUOY: G CONL GPFL(3)G.10S, RAFL LAID IN 505922N, 011809E. (TH NM 51/72). NCA. H4667/70 23.10.72 CLEARED TO 70FT. COMBINED WITH FORWARD SECTION AS SWEPT WRECKS 11FMS 4FT. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (TH NM 68/72). - NM 2057(P)/72 & NM BLOCK 2197/72. 30.3.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 21.3MTRS. (RISDON BEAZLEY & TH). NC 1892. H4199/78 3.10.78 EXAM'D 17.10.77 IN 505853N, 011751E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.5MTRS IN 505854N, 011746E. WRECKAGE IS SCATTERED OVER AN AREA OF RADIUS 120MTRS. FOUL AREA OF RADIUS 120MTRS. FOUL AREAS EXIST IN FOLLOWING POSITIONS RELATIVE TO CENTRE OF WK:- [A] 195DEGS, 165MTRS - 26MTRS IN 28.6MTRS; [B] 199DEGS, 205MTRS - 27.2MTRS IN 28.6 MTRS; [C] 330DEGS, 215MTRS - 25.4MTRS IN 27.5MTRS; [D] 015DEGS, 210MTRS; [E] 170DEGS, 230MTRS - NOT FOUND BY E/S; [F] 228DEGS, 175MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). CHART AS WK 22.5MTRS. BR STD. H2330/84 3.3.85 EXAM'D 27.11.85 IN 505852N, 011752E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.0 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT 4.8MTRS, LENGTH 162MTRS. LYING 105/285DEGS. SEVEN AREAS OF WRECKAGE WITH NO VERTICAL EXTENT LIE AS FOLLOWS RELATIVE TO W END OF WK: [A] 035DEGS, 175MTRS; [B] 042DEGS, 200MTRS; [C] 025DEGS, 100MTRS; [D] 050DEGS, 130MTRS; [E] 297DEGS, 55MTRS; [F] 165DEGS, 165MTRS; [G] 145DEGS, 250MTRS. CHART AS SWEPT TO 21MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240B). AMEND WK 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 799/86. HH091/159/01 31.8.07 LOCATED 12.7.06 IN 5058.910N, 0117.700E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.26 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 130.5MTRS, WIDTH 41.2MTRS, HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 108/288 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). GENERALLY INTACT WITH MANY ITEMS OF DEBRIS CLOSE BY. RETAIN WK 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY KIELER HOWALDTSWERKE, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TEXACO PANAMA INC. EXPLODED, BROKE IN TWO AND BOTH SECTIONS SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN THICK FOG WITH PERUVIAN MV 'PARACAS'. 8 MEN LOST FROM CREW OF 30. PASSAGE TERNEUZEN FOR TRINIDAD IN BALLAST. NEXT DAY THE 'BRANDENBURG' (QV) RAN INTO THE SUBMERGED WRECKAGE AND SANK NEARBY. SIX AND A HALF WEEKS LATER AND DESPITE THE WKS BEING MARKED BY A WRECK MARKING VESSEL AND A RING OF WK BUOYS, THE 'NIKI' (QV) RAN INTO THE WRECKAGE AND SANK. (MSD).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) wreck located?

The TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.91 N,1 17.7 E.

How deep is the TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 50 58.91 N,1 17.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION)?

The seabed around the TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) sink?

The TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) sank on Jan 11, 1971.

When was the wreck of the TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) belong to?

The TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) carrying?

The TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION)?

The TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) had a tonnage of 13604 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION)?

The TEXACO CARIBBEAN (AFTER SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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