Altair Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Altair Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
5 21.976 N,5 19.46 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.366267
  • Longitude: 5.324333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALTAIR
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7257/27 11.11.27 WHITE HULK CONSPIC IN 052150N, 051930E. (LAGOS NM 13/27) - NM 2048/27. 2.12.85 SHOWN AS ST CONSPIC IN 052158N, 051930E. NC 3304. 11.3.04 NOW CHARTED IN 0521.947N, 0519.500E [UND]. NE 3321. 15.4.08 [WGD] POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 0521.976N, 0519.460E. NE 3321.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Circumstances of loss

HULK 'ALTAIR' WAS BEACHED ON MUD BANK ON NORTHERN SIDE OF SOUTH POINT, & PAINTED WHITE TO SERVE AS AID TO NAVIGATION. (LAGOS NM 13/27)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 21.976 N,5 19.46 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALTAIR wreck located?

The ALTAIR wreck is located at coordinates 5 21.976 N,5 19.46 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALTAIR?

The seabed around the ALTAIR lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the ALTAIR discovered?

The wreck of the ALTAIR was discovered in 1927.