Where is the BYGDOY wreck located?

The BYGDOY wreck is located at coordinates 5 31.956 N,0 12.233 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BYGDOY?

The seabed around the BYGDOY lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

The BYGDOY sank on Apr 24, 1959.

The wreck of the BYGDOY was discovered in 1959.

The BYGDOY had a tonnage of 2486 tons.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bygdoy Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	5 31.956 N,0 12.233 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 5.532600 Longitude: -0.203883
Water Depth	6 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	BYGDOY
Tonnage	2486
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Apr 24, 1959
Bottom Texture	Mud
Original Detection Year	1959
Last Detection Year	2008
Original Source	national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details	H2769/59 1.7.59 H2769/59 1.7.59 ST LIES 098DEGS, 2.25C FROM S BREAKWATER F.R LT [053150N, 001227W APPROX]. (GHANA RAILWAY & HBR NM 1/59). INS ST IN 053148N, 001215W. - NM 1230/59. H2769/59 6.1.61 H2769/59 6.1.61 WK IN 053150N, 001216W. (GHANA RAILWAY & HBR NM 7/60). NCA. 24.11.08 24.11.08 WGD POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 0531.956N, 0012.233W. NE 1380.
Last Amended Date	Aug 21, 2019

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