Superior Producer
Cargo Freighter · Lost 1977 · The Lesser Antilles
A cargo freighter that sank just off Willemstad in 1977 while waiting to unload, now one of Curaçao's most accessible wreck dives.
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The Vessel and Her Loss
Superior Producer was a general cargo freighter that sank in late 1977 near the entrance to Willemstad harbour, Curaçao, reportedly after her cargo shifted while she waited in rough seas to unload. Her crew got off safely before she went down. The wreck now lies upright and largely intact close to shore, and is one of the island's most popular and accessible dive sites.
Vessel
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- Steel
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- Diesel, single screw
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Loss
- October 30, 1977
- Mechanical failure
- Entrance to Willemstad harbour, Curaçao
- Caribbean Sea
- Willemstad, Curaçao
- General cargo, reportedly including goods for the Christmas trade
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The Wreck Today
- 10-100
- Largely intact, upright
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Position
- 12.12° N 68.97° W
- Approximate position
- Willemstad, Curaçao
Position rounded to the general wreck site near Willemstad.
Evidence
Overall confidence: Partially documented (55/100)
The vessel's flag, build year, and precise tonnage are not established in the sources reviewed.
Curaçao dive tourism historical accounts
Loss narrative, date, and location.
