Witwater (Stern Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Witwater (stern part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 25.3 N,79 48.633 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.421667
  • Longitude: -79.810550
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name WITWATER (STERN PART)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 111.6 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 3696
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3049/65 11.3.69 H3049/65 11.3.69 STRANDED IN PA 092518N, 794838W. (LLOYDS AND H NOTE). INS AS STPA. - NM 563/69.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 1991

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY BARNES-DULUTH SHIPBUILDING CO, DULUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHALLENGER LTD. PASSAGE COASTWISE LAS MINAS FOR CRISTOBAL. BROKE IN TWO WHEN LEAVING CRISTOBAL. BOW PART SANK AND AFTER PART, WHICH WAS AT FIRST ANCHORED, DRAGGED AND GROUNDED AT THE MOUTH OF THE VIEGO RIVER. DECLARED CTL. NO LIVES LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WITWATER (STERN PART) wreck located?

The WITWATER (STERN PART) wreck is located at coordinates 9 25.3 N,79 48.633 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WITWATER (STERN PART)?

The seabed around the WITWATER (STERN PART) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the WITWATER (STERN PART) sink?

The WITWATER (STERN PART) sank on Dec 13, 1968.

When was the wreck of the WITWATER (STERN PART) discovered?

The wreck of the WITWATER (STERN PART) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the WITWATER (STERN PART) belong to?

The WITWATER (STERN PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WITWATER (STERN PART) carrying?

The WITWATER (STERN PART) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the WITWATER (STERN PART)?

The WITWATER (STERN PART) had a tonnage of 3696 tons.

What type of wreck is the WITWATER (STERN PART)?

The WITWATER (STERN PART) is classified as a tanker.

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