Fairway No 1 Ltv Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fairway no 1 ltv Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 32.12 N,16 53.92 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.535333
  • Longitude: -16.898667
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAIRWAY NO 1 LTV
Type light ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck details for Fairway No 1 LTV located at coordinates 13 32.12 N, 16 53.92 W off the coast of Gambia. Historical UK Hydrographic Office records from November 1979 indicate the light vessel may have sunk, and subsequent reports from January 1980 note that the marker buoy simply disappeared with efforts to locate the obstruction proving unsuccessful.

Surveying Details

H3819/68 19.11.79 REPORT RECEIVED WHICH INDICATES THAT THE LT VESSEL MAY HAVE SUNK. WRITTEN TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES. (GAMBIA PORTS AUTHORITY 23.8.79). NCA YET. HH3819/68 14.1.80 BUOY 'SIMPLY DISAPPEARED'. EFFORTS TO LOCATE UNSUCCESSFUL. (GPA 26.12.79).

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FAQ

Where is the FAIRWAY NO 1 LTV wreck located?

The FAIRWAY NO 1 LTV wreck is located at coordinates 13 32.12 N,16 53.92 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAIRWAY NO 1 LTV?

The seabed around the FAIRWAY NO 1 LTV lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FAIRWAY NO 1 LTV discovered?

The wreck of the FAIRWAY NO 1 LTV was discovered in 1979.

What type of wreck is the FAIRWAY NO 1 LTV?

The FAIRWAY NO 1 LTV is classified as a light ship.

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