Tikal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tikal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 49.308 N,70 41.583 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.821800
  • Longitude: -70.693050
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TIKAL
Type motor vessel
Flag GT
Length 110 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2815
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2019

Surveying Details

24.10.75 24.10.75 AGROUND IN W PART OF ANTEPORT, PUERTO PLATA. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL, 22, 23, 25, 27.10.75; 10, 13.11.75; 26.3.76). NCA YET. H3731/69 22.3.76 H3731/69 22.3.76 STRANDED WITH BOW 344.5DEG, 4.5C, AND STERN 346 DEG, 5.2C FROM FORTALEZA LT. (HAMBURG NM 3/76) CHART AS STF. - NM 696/76. H3890/73 31.10.78 H3890/73 31.10.78 CONSPIC AND USEFUL WHEN MAKING A LANDFALL IN DAYLIGHT. (BREST NM 78 40 58) NCA. 8.12.80 8.12.80 SHOWN AS ST 345DEG, 4.75C FROM FUERTE DE SAN FELIPE LT ON US 25803. NCA. H2225/88 21.1.88 H2225/88 21.1.88 WK IS PROMINENT AND MAKES A GOOD FIXING MARK. UNPLEASANT TO DIVE ON DUE TO SWELL. (FLEET PORT GUIDE, DEC 1987) NCA.. H4593/84 29.10.90 H4593/84 29.10.90 PARTLY ABOVE WATER AND CONSPICUOUS. (MV CARTAGENS, HN 12.10.88).

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1954 BY ORENSTEIN-KOPPEL & LUBECKER MASCH., LUBECK. RAN AGROUND ON REMAINS OF PREVIOUS WRECKS AT HARBOUR ENTRANCE TO PUERTO PLATA. ABANDONED BY CREW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARMADORA MARITIMA GUATEMALTECA, S.A., WAS ON PASSAGE PUERTO BARRIOS, GUATEMALA TO HUELVA, SPAIN. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TIKAL wreck located?

The TIKAL wreck is located at coordinates 19 49.308 N,70 41.583 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TIKAL?

The seabed around the TIKAL lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the TIKAL sink?

The TIKAL sank on Oct 20, 1975.

When was the wreck of the TIKAL discovered?

The wreck of the TIKAL was discovered in 1975.

What country did the TIKAL belong to?

The TIKAL belonged to GT.

What cargo was the TIKAL carrying?

The TIKAL was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the TIKAL?

The TIKAL had a tonnage of 2815 tons.

What type of wreck is the TIKAL?

The TIKAL is classified as a motor vessel.

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