Fanoma (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Fanoma (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
5 37.34 N,0 0.76 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.622333
  • Longitude: 0.012667
Wreck Depth 2.2 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FANOMA (PROBABLY)
Type stern trawler
Flag GH
Length 70.1 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Orientation 70
Tonnage 1514
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1952/77 21.5.82 H1952/77 21.5.82 LIES IN 053720N, 000037E. (GHANA PORTS AUTHORITY, 5.4.82). INS AS DW. - NM 1336/82. H1952/77 19.12.86 H1952/77 19.12.86 LOCATED DURING BOATWORK TRAINING EXERCISE IN 053720.4N, 000045.6E, BETWEEN NOS 3 & 4 BUOYS. INTACT, LYING ON STBD SIDE, BOWS NE, ORIENTATED 070/250DEG. LENGTH ABOUT 80MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 2.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. (HMS HECLA, 11.12.86). AMEND TO DWP 1FM 1FT WITH LENGTH 70MTRS, LIES 070/250DEGS WITH BOWS NE. - NM 129/87. H2405/85 26.7.88 H2405/85 26.7.88 WRECK REMOVED. (HMS HECATE, HN 20.5.88). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM ACTION.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT MOORINGS IN TEMA HARBOUR, WHILE BEING STRIPPED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 37.34 N,0 0.76 E
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FAQ

Where is the FANOMA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FANOMA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 5 37.34 N,0 0.76 E.

How deep is the FANOMA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FANOMA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 5 37.34 N,0 0.76 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FANOMA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FANOMA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FANOMA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FANOMA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the FANOMA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FANOMA (PROBABLY) belonged to GH.

What was the tonnage of the FANOMA (PROBABLY)?

The FANOMA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1514 tons.

What type of wreck is the FANOMA (PROBABLY)?

The FANOMA (PROBABLY) is classified as a stern trawler.