Albahaa B. Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Albahaa b. Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 0 S,45 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -7.000000
  • Longitude: 45.000000
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBAHAA B.
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 326.1 m
Width 49.1 m
Draught 26.8
Tonnage 109465
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3079/72 14.4.80 REPORTED AS HAVING EXPLODED AND SANK IN 070000S, 450000E APPROX. (LL, 7.4.80). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY HOWALDTSWERKE-DEUTSCHE WERFT, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CRANBERRY CORPORATION. PASSAGE DURBAN TO QUOIN ISLAND, FOR ORDERS. SANK AFTER BEING RIPPED APART BY MASSIVE EXPLOSIONS FROM HER EMPTY HOLDS. SIX MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALBAHAA B. wreck located?

The ALBAHAA B. wreck is located at coordinates 7 0 S,45 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBAHAA B.?

The seabed around the ALBAHAA B. lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the ALBAHAA B. sink?

The ALBAHAA B. sank on Apr 3, 1980.

When was the wreck of the ALBAHAA B. discovered?

The wreck of the ALBAHAA B. was discovered in 1980.

What country did the ALBAHAA B. belong to?

The ALBAHAA B. belonged to LR.

What cargo was the ALBAHAA B. carrying?

The ALBAHAA B. was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALBAHAA B.?

The ALBAHAA B. had a tonnage of 109465 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBAHAA B.?

The ALBAHAA B. is classified as a tanker.

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