Dumos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Dumos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 34.167 N,11 3.667 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.569450
  • Longitude: -11.061117
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUMOS
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.9.76 8.9.76 WK AGROUND IN 063410N, 110340W, PA. AT MOUTH OF LOFFA RIVER, LIBERIA. (LL VOL. 225). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 18.10.78 18.10.78 WK SALVED. (LL, 20.10.78). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE MONROVIA FOR DAKER. GROUNDED IN THE MOUTH OF LOFFA RIVER. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. 2 YEARS LATER WAS SALVED & RENAMED MARITA. (LL VOLS. 227 & 234)

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FAQ

Where is the DUMOS wreck located?

The DUMOS wreck is located at coordinates 6 34.167 N,11 3.667 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DUMOS?

The seabed around the DUMOS lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the DUMOS sink?

The DUMOS sank on Aug 5, 1976.

When was the wreck of the DUMOS discovered?

The wreck of the DUMOS was discovered in 1976.

What country did the DUMOS belong to?

The DUMOS belonged to LR.

What cargo was the DUMOS carrying?

The DUMOS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DUMOS?

The DUMOS had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the DUMOS?

The DUMOS is classified as a motor vessel.

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