Witservice Iv Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Witservice iv Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 19.5 N,65 6.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.325000
  • Longitude: -65.105000
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name WITSERVICE IV
Type tug
Flag PA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1981
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H1277/80 12.5.81 H1277/80 12.5.81 SINKING POSN 181930N, 650618W APPROX. (NAVAREA IV 967/81). PLOTS ON 8FMS SHOAL, IN GEN DEPTH 18FMS. NCA YET, AWAIT US NM. H3056/70 15.5.81 H3056/70 15.5.81 SANK IN 90FT AFTER STRIKING LITTLE SABA REEF. (LL, 9.5.81). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2009

Circumstances of loss

9.5.81 VESSEL SANK AFTER BEING HOLED WHEN SHE STRUCK LITTLE SABA REEF WHILST EN-ROUTE ST CROIX FOR ST THOMAS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WITSERVICE CORPORATION. 'LEFT AS LIES'. (LL,9.5.81)

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FAQ

Where is the WITSERVICE IV wreck located?

The WITSERVICE IV wreck is located at coordinates 18 19.5 N,65 6.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WITSERVICE IV?

The seabed around the WITSERVICE IV lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the WITSERVICE IV sink?

The WITSERVICE IV sank on Apr 16, 1981.

When was the wreck of the WITSERVICE IV discovered?

The wreck of the WITSERVICE IV was discovered in 1981.

What country did the WITSERVICE IV belong to?

The WITSERVICE IV belonged to PA.

What type of wreck is the WITSERVICE IV?

The WITSERVICE IV is classified as a tug.

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