Afrika (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Afrika (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 34.062 N,6 55.536 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.567700
  • Longitude: 6.925600
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFRIKA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 146 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 8597
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1936
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 10.11.54 WK SHOWN IN 603357N, 065600E ON NORWEGIAN 208 [1954 EDN]. NCA. H7059/54 3.5.57 REMAINS OF
Last Amended Date Jun 6, 6034

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1915 BY AKT. GES. WESER WITH QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 750NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATLAS REEDEREI AKT. GES. SPRANG A LEAK DURING HEAVY WEATHER & SANK OFF HALTEN BANKS, NORWAY. (DODS).

General Comments

AFRIKA

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FAQ

Where is the AFRIKA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AFRIKA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 34.062 N,6 55.536 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRIKA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AFRIKA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the AFRIKA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AFRIKA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 21, 1936.

When was the wreck of the AFRIKA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AFRIKA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1936.

What country did the AFRIKA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AFRIKA (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the AFRIKA (POSSIBLY)?

The AFRIKA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 8597 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFRIKA (POSSIBLY)?

The AFRIKA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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