Astra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Astra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 56.415 N,17 17.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.940250
  • Longitude: -17.284583
Water Depth 98 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTRA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 196.3 m
Width 23.5 m
Draught 17.1
Tonnage 19168
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.4.74 16.4.74 POSN REPORTED AS 115000N, 173000W. (LLOYDS VOL.216) NCA. 18.4.74 18.4.74 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 115600N, 173000W. (LLOYDS) NCA. H2994/71 26.6.74 H2994/71 26.6.74 DW PA IN 115600N, 171700W. (BREST NM 74.19.19) - NM 1348/74. H2994/71 27.9.74 H2994/71 27.9.74 WK PD IN 120100N, 171530W. (LISBON NM 95/74) NCA, ALMOST CERTAINLY THE SAME WK AS IN 115600N, 171700W. SEE ALSO WK [103601594/41423 & 103600607/41334]. H2994/71 2.12.74 H2994/71 2.12.74 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (US NM 3805/74, MV CITY OF DUNDEE HN) - NM 2358/74 [MISSED SCALE]. 6.12.76 6.12.76 BOTH POSNS SHOWN ON US 51560. NCA. 18.4.88 18.4.88 SHOWN IN 115600N, 171700W ON FRENCH 5957 [CORRECT TO 1986]. HH432/261/02 16.11.94 HH432/261/02 16.11.94 DECISION BY FRENCH HO TO CHART AS DW PA IN 115600N, 171700W. (FAX DTD 10.11.94) - NM 4014/94. 28.6.02 28.6.02 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 1156.415N, 1717.075W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7389 [1ST EDN 1997, ADOPTION]. NC 1664.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2014

Circumstances of loss

14.4.74 BUILT IN 1947. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASTRA OVERSEAS FISHING LTD. ABANDONED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SINGAPORE REGISTERED MV KARONGA OFF THE COAST OF GUINEA-BISSAU ON 14.4.74 & SANK THREE DAYS LATER. (LL 216 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ASTRA wreck located?

The ASTRA wreck is located at coordinates 11 56.415 N,17 17.075 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTRA?

The seabed around the ASTRA lies at approximately 98 meters deep.

When did the ASTRA sink?

The ASTRA sank on Apr 17, 1974.

When was the wreck of the ASTRA discovered?

The wreck of the ASTRA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ASTRA belong to?

The ASTRA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ASTRA?

The ASTRA had a tonnage of 19168 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTRA?

The ASTRA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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