Villacarriedo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Villacarriedo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 38 N,87 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.633333
  • Longitude: -87.833333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name VILLACARRIEDO
Type carrier
Flag MX
Length 57 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 836
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H5270/73 13.10.73 H5270/73 13.10.73 ST IN 213800N, 875000W. (MEXICAN 10-17/1/75). - NM 2150/75.
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY A G 'WESER' WERK SEEBECK, BERMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA VERACRUZANA SA. PASSAGE HOUSTON FOR PORT LIMON, COSTA RICA. SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VILLACARRIEDO wreck located?

The VILLACARRIEDO wreck is located at coordinates 21 38 N,87 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLACARRIEDO?

The seabed around the VILLACARRIEDO lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the VILLACARRIEDO sink?

The VILLACARRIEDO sank on Jan 15, 1975.

When was the wreck of the VILLACARRIEDO discovered?

The wreck of the VILLACARRIEDO was discovered in 1975.

What country did the VILLACARRIEDO belong to?

The VILLACARRIEDO belonged to MX.

What cargo was the VILLACARRIEDO carrying?

The VILLACARRIEDO was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the VILLACARRIEDO?

The VILLACARRIEDO had a tonnage of 836 tons.

What type of wreck is the VILLACARRIEDO?

The VILLACARRIEDO is classified as a carrier.

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