Afri Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Afri Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 22.92 N,49 4.559 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.382000
  • Longitude: 49.075983
Wreck Depth 18.3 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFRI
Type landing craft
Length 57.9 m
Sonar Length 55.3
Sonar Width 10.7
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 125
Tonnage 408
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1955
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 0073.0,,000.7,133
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1517/55 4.4.55 H1517/55 4.4.55 LANDING CRAFT SUNK IN 292410N, 490540E. (LL, 24.2.55). INS AS DW PA. - NM 752/55. H1517/55 21.3.63 H1517/55 21.3.63 WK LOCATED 13.2.63 BY DIVERS. LENGTH 190FT, KEEL UPPERMOST, BURIED IN MUD. LEAST DEPTH 58FT BY LEAD LINE. NO SIGNS OF DETERIORATION, UNLIKELY TO SINK FURTHER INTO SEABED. (HMS DALRYMPLE). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 4FT [17.7MTRS] IN 292240N, 490425E. - NM 585/63. H1517/55 17.8.71 H1517/55 17.8.71 SHOWN AS WK 19.6MTRS IN 292250N, 490436E. (KH SURVEY K6140/4 ZD 1971). RETAIN AS WK 17.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN BR STD. 18.7.72 18.7.72 NAG POSN: 292247N, 490428E. NC 1265. 26.4.99 26.4.99 CHARTED POSN 2922.783N, 4904.467E [DATUM NOW CLASSIFIED AS UNDETERMINED]. NE 1265. HH495/410/01 17.6.04 HH495/410/01 17.6.04 EXAM'D IN 2922.920N, 4904.559E [WGD]. LEAST MBES DEPTH 16.04 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. LENGTH 55.3MTRS, WIDTH 10.7MTRS. (HMS ECHO, SIGNAL DTD 17.6.04). AMEND WK 16MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BA 1265 IS WG' 84 DATUM IN THIS AREA. - NM 3390/04. HH495/410/01 26.7.04 HH495/410/01 26.7.04 NOW SWEPT CLEAR 18.3MTRS, FOUL 18.6MTRS. (HMS ECHO, SIGNAL DTD 26.7.04). AMEND TO WK SW 18.3MTRS. - NM 3862/04. HH495/410/01 18.3.05 HH495/410/01 18.3.05 EXAM'D 15.7.04. SCOUR 0.7MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 73MTRS TOWARDS 133DEGS. LIES 125/305DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 305DEGS. HT 4.1MTRS. ?PORTION OF DEBRIS LIES 98MTRS, 315DEGS FROM WK. INTACT, APPEARS INVERTED. (HMS ECHO, HI 1069, AREA F1). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2010

General Comments

KEEL UPPERMOST, BURIED IN MUD, BOWS WNW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 29 22.92 N,49 4.559 E
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FAQ

Where is the AFRI wreck located?

The AFRI wreck is located at coordinates 29 22.92 N,49 4.559 E.

How deep is the AFRI and where exactly is it located?

The AFRI lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 29 22.92 N,49 4.559 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRI?

The seabed around the AFRI lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the AFRI sink?

The AFRI sank on Feb 24, 1955.

When was the wreck of the AFRI discovered?

The wreck of the AFRI was discovered in 1955.

What was the tonnage of the AFRI?

The AFRI had a tonnage of 408 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFRI?

The AFRI is classified as a landing craft.

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