Africa Shell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Africa shell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 40 S,35 5.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -24.666667
  • Longitude: 35.091667
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFRICA SHELL
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 56.1 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 706
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H0114/40 9.2.40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 244042S, 350000E. (M0542/40). NCA. 8.12.77 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 6M OFF ZAVORA PT. (DODS). 20.12.77 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 10.5M SW BY S (214 DEGS) OF C ZAVORA LT HO. (WW2SL). GIVES POSN 244000S, 350530E APPROX. 20.1.93 POSN GIVEN AS 244042S, 350000E. (LL WW2).
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 NY G BROWN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHELL CO OF E AFRICA. OIL ENGINE OF 162NHP. PASSAGE QUELIMANE FOR LOURENCO MARQUES. SUNK BY 'ADMIRAL GRAF SPEE' OFF ZAVORA PT. (DODS, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the AFRICA SHELL wreck located?

The AFRICA SHELL wreck is located at coordinates 24 40 S,35 5.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRICA SHELL?

The seabed around the AFRICA SHELL lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the AFRICA SHELL sink?

The AFRICA SHELL sank on Nov 15, 1939.

When was the wreck of the AFRICA SHELL discovered?

The wreck of the AFRICA SHELL was discovered in 1939.

What country did the AFRICA SHELL belong to?

The AFRICA SHELL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AFRICA SHELL carrying?

The AFRICA SHELL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AFRICA SHELL?

The AFRICA SHELL had a tonnage of 706 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFRICA SHELL?

The AFRICA SHELL is classified as a tanker.

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