Working Girl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Working girl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 21.933 N,64 33.667 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.365550
  • Longitude: -64.561117
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WORKING GIRL
Type sailing vessel
Flag AMERICAN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Surveying Details

HH671/352/01 24.1.91 HEAVILY AGROUND, HIGH AND DRY ON THE ROCKY WINDWARD SHORE OF DEAD CHEST ISLAND, EAST OF PETER ISLAND, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS SO FAR UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL 17.1.91). NCA YET. 22.3.95 NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN LLOYDS, RECORD AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON DEAD CHEST ISLAND, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARIBBEAN SAILING YACHTS LTD, TORTOLA. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the WORKING GIRL wreck located?

The WORKING GIRL wreck is located at coordinates 18 21.933 N,64 33.667 W.

When did the WORKING GIRL sink?

The WORKING GIRL sank on Jan 13, 1991.

When was the wreck of the WORKING GIRL discovered?

The wreck of the WORKING GIRL was discovered in 1991.

What country did the WORKING GIRL belong to?

The WORKING GIRL belonged to AMERICAN.

What type of wreck is the WORKING GIRL?

The WORKING GIRL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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