Fabre Tide Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fabre tide Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 30.583 N,5 4.27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.509717
  • Longitude: 5.071167
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FABRE TIDE
Type supply vessel
Flag SG
Length 36 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 241
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Fabre Tide is located off the coast of Nigeria near the Escravos River breakwater at coordinates 5 30.583 N, 5 4.27 E. Sunk in August 1982 at a depth of 10.7 meters, this constructive total loss was historically marked by a spar buoy and red spherical buoys.

Surveying Details

H3279/66 5.8.82 REPD SUNK 260DEG, 2.7M FROM ESCRAVOS E BREAKWATER, OR 053030N, 050415E APPROX. MARKED BY SPAR BUOY & 2 RED SPHERICAL BUOYS. (NIGERIAN TELEX, 27.7.82 & LL,18.8.82) CHART AS DW. - NM 2076/82. H2511/80 13.9.82 REPORT OF SINKING IN 053000N, 050430E. (NPA NM 8T/82) NCA. H4718/70 10.3.83 SUNK IN 10.7MTRS. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 11.2.83). NCA. HH440/430/01 26.11.90 NOT SHOWN ON NIGERIAN SURVEY [M1631/2]. NCA YET. 15.4.08 [WGD] POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 0530.583N, 0504.270E. NE 3321.

Circumstances of loss

SANK OFF WARRI TWO WEEKS AFTER ARRIVING FROM GIBRALTAR.(LL).

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FAQ

Where is the FABRE TIDE wreck located?

The FABRE TIDE wreck is located at coordinates 5 30.583 N,5 4.27 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FABRE TIDE?

The seabed around the FABRE TIDE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the FABRE TIDE sink?

The FABRE TIDE sank on Jul 8, 1982.

When was the wreck of the FABRE TIDE discovered?

The wreck of the FABRE TIDE was discovered in 1982.

What country did the FABRE TIDE belong to?

The FABRE TIDE belonged to SG.

What was the tonnage of the FABRE TIDE?

The FABRE TIDE had a tonnage of 241 tons.

What type of wreck is the FABRE TIDE?

The FABRE TIDE is classified as a supply vessel.

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