Barima 2026
Marker: recorded wreck position (Modern).
Key facts
| Name | Barima | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 2026 | Wikidata P793 significant event, point-in-time qualifier |
| Era | Modern | derived from year |
| Ship type | ship | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Cause of loss | Foundered | Keyword match in English Wikipedia lead sentence |
| Nationality / flag | Guyana | Wikidata P8047 country of registry |
| Sea / ocean | North Atlantic Ocean | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | Guyana | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 19 km from land |
| Position | 7.4702, -58.3907 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
MV Barima was a Guyanese passenger ferry that was built in 1939 and operated only in the country. On 18 July 2026, the state-owned vessel capsized and sank off the coast of Guyana. Out of the at least 162 passengers and 17 crew on board, 77 were killed, 76 were rescued and more than 26 were reported missing. Officials described the sinking as one of the country's worst maritime disasters.
Diving & visiting
The wreck of Barima lies 7 miles (6.1 nmi; 11 km) northeast of the mouth of the Pomeroon River at 07°28.213′N 058°23.443′W. It lies on its side in soft mud at a depth of 13 to 15 metres (43 to 49 feet).
Location
- Recorded position: 7.4702, -58.3907 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: North Atlantic Ocean
- Nearest coast: Guyana
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Text adapted from the Wikipedia article MV Barima (revision 1374628157), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: excerpted from the article lead section and section(s) “Wreck”; condensed by selecting paragraphs; citations and formatting removed. No text added. This excerpt is available under the same licence.
Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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