Cestos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cestos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
5 15 N,9 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.250000
  • Longitude: -9.416667
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CESTOS
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 46 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 326
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo rubber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.3.76 8.3.76 VESSEL AGROUND IN 051500N, 092500W APPROX. VESSEL IS REPORTED TO BE RIGHT UP ON BEACH WITH PROPELLERS EXPOSED. (LL 3.3.76). NCA. 20.7.76 20.7.76 NO ATTEMPT TO SALVE DUE TO INACCESSIBILITY AND FAILING A SALE 'AS IS-WHERE IS'. VESSEL WILL BE LEFT 'AS LYING', A TOTAL LOSS. (LL 3.7.76). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON LIBERIAN COAST, CAUSE UNKNOWN. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CESTOS wreck located?

The CESTOS wreck is located at coordinates 5 15 N,9 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CESTOS?

The seabed around the CESTOS lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CESTOS sink?

The CESTOS sank on Mar 1, 1976.

When was the wreck of the CESTOS discovered?

The wreck of the CESTOS was discovered in 1976.

What country did the CESTOS belong to?

The CESTOS belonged to LR.

What cargo was the CESTOS carrying?

The CESTOS was carrying rubber.

What was the tonnage of the CESTOS?

The CESTOS had a tonnage of 326 tons.

What type of wreck is the CESTOS?

The CESTOS is classified as a motor vessel.