Yolimar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Yolimar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 37 N,76 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.616667
  • Longitude: -76.000000
Water Depth 3500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YOLIMAR
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 69.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 988
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.3.76 17.3.76 LAST KNOWN POSN 123700N, 760000W APPROX. (LL 17.3.76). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2009

Circumstances of loss

26.2.76 BUILT IN 1956 BY HEINRICH BRAND, OLDENBERG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY URGAIN 'A' STEAMSHIP INC. PASSAGE PUERTO CORTES, HONDURAS FOR EL GUAMACHE, ON THE VENEZUELAN ISLAND OF ISLA DE MARGARITA. LAST REPORTED ON 26.2.76 AND ADVISED ARRIVAL ON 29.2.76. REPORTED OVERDUE AND SUBSEQUENT SEARCH LOCATED ONLY A LIFERAFT, A LIFEBOAT, SOME LUMBER AND AN OIL SLICK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the YOLIMAR wreck located?

The YOLIMAR wreck is located at coordinates 12 37 N,76 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YOLIMAR?

The seabed around the YOLIMAR lies at approximately 3500 meters deep.

When did the YOLIMAR sink?

The YOLIMAR sank on Feb 27, 1976.

When was the wreck of the YOLIMAR discovered?

The wreck of the YOLIMAR was discovered in 1976.

What country did the YOLIMAR belong to?

The YOLIMAR belonged to PA.

What cargo was the YOLIMAR carrying?

The YOLIMAR was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the YOLIMAR?

The YOLIMAR had a tonnage of 988 tons.

What type of wreck is the YOLIMAR?

The YOLIMAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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