Austral Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Austral Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 30.02 N,16 51.92 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.500333
  • Longitude: -16.865333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUSTRAL
Type fishing vessel
Flag GH
Length 32 m
Width 7.6 m
Tonnage 245
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck AUSTRAL is located at coordinates 13 30.02 N, 16 51.92 W off the coast of Gambia, near Banjul. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office note that the wreck was investigated as a dangerous obstruction to navigation. Status updates from 1982 and 1983 confirm that a decision regarding salvage or demolition was pending, and subsequent reports verified that the wreck has neither been salved nor demolished.

Surveying Details

H1961/80 18.3.82 DW IN 133000N, 165200W APPROX. (HBR MASTER GAMPORTS, TLX DTD 11.3.82). INS AS DWPA. - NM 797/82. H1961/80 4.5.82 DECISION ON SALVAGE OR DEMOLITION TO BE MADE. (HBR MASTER GAMPORTS, TLX DTD 18.3.82 & LL 6/19.4.82). NCA. H1961/80 25.8.83 HAS BEEN NEITHER SALVED NOR DEMOLISHED. (LL 8.8.83). NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the AUSTRAL wreck located?

The AUSTRAL wreck is located at coordinates 13 30.02 N,16 51.92 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AUSTRAL?

The seabed around the AUSTRAL lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the AUSTRAL sink?

The AUSTRAL sank on Mar 10, 1982.

When was the wreck of the AUSTRAL discovered?

The wreck of the AUSTRAL was discovered in 1982.

What country did the AUSTRAL belong to?

The AUSTRAL belonged to GH.

What was the tonnage of the AUSTRAL?

The AUSTRAL had a tonnage of 245 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUSTRAL?

The AUSTRAL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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