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Type
Shipwreck
Chronology
1887
Location
Natal
State or region
Rio Grande do Norte
Description
Warship
Notes
The ship had a crew of 59 enlisted men (47 survivors). The shipwreck, preceded by grounding, was caused by bad weather and strong waves.
Source(s)
O MACAUENSE. Naufragio do navio de guerra Pirapama. Macau. 20 jul. 1887. 4 f. p. 1. Disponível em: . Acesso em: 22 mar. 2021.
Site Environment
Maritime
Integrity Level
Unknown
Coordinates
15 miles off Guamaré/RN
Depth
No information
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