Witsupply Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Witsupply Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 11.8 N,72 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.196667
  • Longitude: -72.183333
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WITSUPPLY
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 75.9 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1335
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.3.81 19.3.81 SANK OFF CABO DE LA VELA. (LL 21.3.81). NCA. H2080/72 9.4.72 H2080/72 9.4.72 9.4.81 INS AS DW IN 121148N, 721100W. (LL 2.4.81). - NM 923/81.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935 BY HORTON STEEL WORKS, EIRE, PA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WITSUPPLY CORPORATION. UNDER TOW FOR CARTAGENA TO BE BROKEN UP. CAPSIZED AND SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WITSUPPLY wreck located?

The WITSUPPLY wreck is located at coordinates 12 11.8 N,72 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WITSUPPLY?

The seabed around the WITSUPPLY lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the WITSUPPLY sink?

The WITSUPPLY sank on Feb 17, 1981.

When was the wreck of the WITSUPPLY discovered?

The wreck of the WITSUPPLY was discovered in 1981.

What country did the WITSUPPLY belong to?

The WITSUPPLY belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the WITSUPPLY?

The WITSUPPLY had a tonnage of 1335 tons.

What type of wreck is the WITSUPPLY?

The WITSUPPLY is classified as a tanker.

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