Axholme Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Axholme Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
5 23.5 N,5 24 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 8 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | AXHOLME |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Cargo | ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1924 |
| Last Detection Year | 1924 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H8156/24 4.12.24 H8156/24 4.12.24 WK IN 052330N, 052400E MARKED BY G WK BUOY 200FT UP RIVER FROM WRECK, 0.5M S OF ABARA VILLAGE. (LAGOS NM 33/24). LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE 40FT FROM THE RIGHT BANK OF THE RIVER. (LL, 9.9.24). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 1, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
28.9.25 SW AXHOLME SANK AFTER A COLLISION. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 28.9.25)
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