Transcaribbean Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Transcaribbean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 28.5 N,66 8.017 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.475000
  • Longitude: -66.133617
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name TRANSCARIBBEAN
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 138.7 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 7605
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1963
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H14456/41 10.7.63 H14456/41 10.7.63 ST IN 182825N, 660759W. (W GERMAN NM 2352/22/63). NCA. H14456/41 5.11.63 H14456/41 5.11.63 UNDAMAGED ABOVE WATERLINE, FROM SEAWARD COULD BE MISTAKEN FOR A SHIP AT ANCHOR IN DAYLIGHT. (SS KENUTA HN DTD 7.10.63). NCA. H4456/41 18.3.64 H4456/41 18.3.64 ST IN 182825N, 660759W. (US NM 6156/63). INS IN 182830N, 660801W. - NM 291/64. 20.6.73 20.6.73 SHOWN AS STF, WITH AFTER SECTION STRANDED & FORWARD SECTION SUBMERGED ON US C&GS 908 [1973 EDN]. NE 478.
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945 BY PERMANENTE (SHIPYARD NO.2), RICHMOND, CALIF. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS NEAR CABRAS ISLAND AT ENTRANCE TO SAN JUAN HBR, PUERTO RICO. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR BERMUDA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AMERICAN UNION TRANSPORT INC., VESSEL COULD NOT BE REFLOATED & WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the TRANSCARIBBEAN wreck located?

The TRANSCARIBBEAN wreck is located at coordinates 18 28.5 N,66 8.017 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TRANSCARIBBEAN?

The seabed around the TRANSCARIBBEAN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the TRANSCARIBBEAN sink?

The TRANSCARIBBEAN sank on May 1, 1963.

When was the wreck of the TRANSCARIBBEAN discovered?

The wreck of the TRANSCARIBBEAN was discovered in 1963.

What country did the TRANSCARIBBEAN belong to?

The TRANSCARIBBEAN belonged to US.

What cargo was the TRANSCARIBBEAN carrying?

The TRANSCARIBBEAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TRANSCARIBBEAN?

The TRANSCARIBBEAN had a tonnage of 7605 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRANSCARIBBEAN?

The TRANSCARIBBEAN is classified as a steam ship.

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