Afko 310 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Afko 310 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 48.5 N,0 57.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.808333
  • Longitude: 0.958333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFKO 310
Type fishing vessel
Flag GH
Length 46 m
Width 7.3 m
Tonnage 254
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3332/76 22.7.87 H3332/76 22.7.87 EXAM'D 25.6.87. LIST APPROX 25 DEG TO PORT WITH SEA CONTINUOUSLY BREAKING OVER HER. POSN ABOUT 60MTRS OFFSHORE IN GEN DEPTH 2 TO 3 MTRS IN 054830N, 005730E. SALVAGE CONSIDERED IMPOSSIBLE. (LL 11.7.87). INS AS STPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 1987

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND IN POOR VISIBILITY. TOOK ON HEAVY LIST TO PORT AND WAS ABANDONED BY CREW.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 48.5 N,0 57.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the AFKO 310 wreck located?

The AFKO 310 wreck is located at coordinates 5 48.5 N,0 57.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AFKO 310?

The seabed around the AFKO 310 lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the AFKO 310 sink?

The AFKO 310 sank on Jun 20, 1987.

When was the wreck of the AFKO 310 discovered?

The wreck of the AFKO 310 was discovered in 1987.

What country did the AFKO 310 belong to?

The AFKO 310 belonged to GH.

What was the tonnage of the AFKO 310?

The AFKO 310 had a tonnage of 254 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFKO 310?

The AFKO 310 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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