Assafa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Assafa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 29.85 N,9 44.91 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.497500
  • Longitude: -9.748500
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASSAFA
Type trawler
Flag MA
Length 24.7 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 110
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.7.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 4M OFF AGADIR, MOROCCO. (LL, 25.7.79). POSN 303000N,094500W FOR FILING ONLY. 22.7.80 REPEAT OF ABOVE REPORT. (LL, 19.7.80). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2003

Circumstances of loss

25.7.79 VESSEL SANK IN FOG 4M OFF AGADIR. 7 LIVES LOST, 2 RESCUED. (LL, 25.7.79)

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ASSAFA wreck located?

The ASSAFA wreck is located at coordinates 30 29.85 N,9 44.91 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASSAFA?

The seabed around the ASSAFA lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the ASSAFA sink?

The ASSAFA sank on Jul 22, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ASSAFA discovered?

The wreck of the ASSAFA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ASSAFA belong to?

The ASSAFA belonged to MA.

What was the tonnage of the ASSAFA?

The ASSAFA had a tonnage of 110 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASSAFA?

The ASSAFA is classified as a trawler.

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