Effingham No 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Effingham no 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
14 34 N,17 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.566667
  • Longitude: -17.750000
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EFFINGHAM NO 1
Type fishing vessel
Flag HN
Length 55.5 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 349
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1989
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH432/350/01 14.11.89 POSN OF SINKING GIVEN AS 143400N, 174500W APPROX. (LL, 11.11.89). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2003

Circumstances of loss

14.10.1989 LOCAL AGENT REPORTED VESSEL SUNK. 14.10.1989. CAUSE OF SINKING AND EXACT POSITION NOT YET KNOWN. (LL, 20.10.89)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 34 N,17 45 W
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FAQ

Where is the EFFINGHAM NO 1 wreck located?

The EFFINGHAM NO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 14 34 N,17 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EFFINGHAM NO 1?

The seabed around the EFFINGHAM NO 1 lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the EFFINGHAM NO 1 sink?

The EFFINGHAM NO 1 sank on Oct 15, 1989.

When was the wreck of the EFFINGHAM NO 1 discovered?

The wreck of the EFFINGHAM NO 1 was discovered in 1998.

What country did the EFFINGHAM NO 1 belong to?

The EFFINGHAM NO 1 belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the EFFINGHAM NO 1?

The EFFINGHAM NO 1 had a tonnage of 349 tons.

What type of wreck is the EFFINGHAM NO 1?

The EFFINGHAM NO 1 is classified as a fishing vessel.