African Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
African Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 57 N,12 56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.950000
  • Longitude: -12.933333
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFRICAN
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 94.5 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2920
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1985
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3212/71 23.1.86 SANK IN 295700N, 125600W. (294400N, 131200W & 294700N, 131000W ALSO REPORTED). (LL 2.1.86). NCA. SANK IN 294700N, 131000E. (MSD). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY UJINA ZOSENSHO, HIROSHIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RIGEL NAVIGATION CO. PASSAGE SEVILLE FOR SOYO, ANGOLA. REPORTED TAKING IN WATER IN NOS 1 & 2 HOLDS AFTER CRACKS FORMED IN SHELL PLATING. EVENTUALLY ABANDONED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AFRICAN wreck located?

The AFRICAN wreck is located at coordinates 29 57 N,12 56 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRICAN?

The seabed around the AFRICAN lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the AFRICAN sink?

The AFRICAN sank on Dec 30, 1985.

When was the wreck of the AFRICAN discovered?

The wreck of the AFRICAN was discovered in 1986.

What country did the AFRICAN belong to?

The AFRICAN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the AFRICAN carrying?

The AFRICAN was carrying minerals,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the AFRICAN?

The AFRICAN had a tonnage of 2920 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFRICAN?

The AFRICAN is classified as a carrier.

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