Dolphin Flyer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Dolphin flyer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 35.85 N,5 11.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.597500
  • Longitude: 5.185833
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOLPHIN FLYER
Type ferry
Flag VC
Tonnage 203
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 2009
Original Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck DOLPHIN FLYER is located at the coordinates 5 35.85 N, 5 11.15 E in the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of Nigeria. This underwater wreck was officially recorded following a casualty report dated February 26, 2010. The vessel sank in the vicinity of 5 36.0 N, 5 11.0 E, with the updated surveyed position of 5 35.85 N, 5 11.15 E established for maritime charting and navigational filing purposes. Mariners should exercise caution when navigating near these coordinates in the Gulf of Guinea due to the presence of this underwater obstruction.

Surveying Details

11.3.10 11.3.10 SANK IN 0536.0N, 0511.0E. (CASUALTY WEEK DTD 26.2.10). POSN 0535.85N, 0511.150E FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1982. SANK AFTER GROUNDING ON A BREAKWATER. (CASUALTY WEEK).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 35.85 N,5 11.15 E
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FAQ

Where is the DOLPHIN FLYER wreck located?

The DOLPHIN FLYER wreck is located at coordinates 5 35.85 N,5 11.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOLPHIN FLYER?

The seabed around the DOLPHIN FLYER lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the DOLPHIN FLYER sink?

The DOLPHIN FLYER sank on Oct 11, 2009.

When was the wreck of the DOLPHIN FLYER discovered?

The wreck of the DOLPHIN FLYER was discovered in 2010.

What country did the DOLPHIN FLYER belong to?

The DOLPHIN FLYER belonged to VC.

What was the tonnage of the DOLPHIN FLYER?

The DOLPHIN FLYER had a tonnage of 203 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOLPHIN FLYER?

The DOLPHIN FLYER is classified as a ferry.

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