Anesis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Anesis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 24.099 N,4 0.143 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.401650
  • Longitude: 4.002383
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANESIS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 95.7 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2128
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1762/67 15.6.67 ST PA IN 062400N, 040012E. (OFFICIAL GAZETTE, LAGOS). BR STD.*14.8.69 REPD ACCESSIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE, BROKEN IN TWO, TENDERS INVITED FOR PURCHASE. (LL 197/217).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY CALEDON SHIPBUILDERS, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RIAKION CIA NAV, SA. PASSAGE DOULA & VENICE FOR BARCELONA. RAN AGROUND 45M E OF LAGOS AFTER TRYING TO ANCHOR DUE TO BOILER PROBLEMS. ENGINE ROOM & HATCHES BECAME FLOODED DURING HIGH TIDE & AS VESSEL SETTLED INTO SAND. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ANESIS wreck located?

The ANESIS wreck is located at coordinates 6 24.099 N,4 0.143 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANESIS?

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

When did the ANESIS sink?

The ANESIS sank on Feb 14, 1967.

When was the wreck of the ANESIS discovered?

The wreck of the ANESIS was discovered in 1967.

What country did the ANESIS belong to?

The ANESIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ANESIS carrying?

The ANESIS was carrying timber,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ANESIS?

The ANESIS had a tonnage of 2128 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANESIS?

The ANESIS is classified as a steam ship.

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