Freedom Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Freedom Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 6.2 N,7 12.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.103333
  • Longitude: 7.202500
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREEDOM
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 2011
Original Detection Year 2011
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Wreck Report: The vessel FREEDOM is identified as a shipwreck located at coordinates 04 06.2N, 07 12.15E. This wreck sits in the vicinity of the Bonny River terminal area near the Nigerian coastline, approximately 3.6 miles east of the Bonny SPM-3 offshore loading facility. The wreck is charted as a non-dangerous wreck pending further investigation. Current hydrographic data confirms the presence of the submerged structure, which is marked on nautical charts as a wreck with a depth clearance of 20 meters. Further maritime survey updates for this site are registered under UKHO notice NM 4325/11.

Surveying Details

4.8.11 SEP 2011/000140878 4.8.11 SANK IN 0406.2N, 0712.15E [?WGD] OR 3.6 MILES E OF BONNY SPM-3. (M OKPARANTA, BONNY TANKER OPS, EMAIL DTD 26.7.11). INS AS NDW. 2.9.11 2.9.11 NO FURTHER DATA RECEIVED. INS AS NDWPA IN QUOTED POSN. - NM 4325/11. 11.11.11 SEP 2011/000185844 11.11.11 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FR225010 [EDN 1.33]. NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the FREEDOM wreck located?

The FREEDOM wreck is located at coordinates 4 6.2 N,7 12.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FREEDOM?

The seabed around the FREEDOM lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the FREEDOM sink?

The FREEDOM sank on Jul 9, 2011.

When was the wreck of the FREEDOM discovered?

The wreck of the FREEDOM was discovered in 2011.

What type of wreck is the FREEDOM?

The FREEDOM is classified as a fishing vessel.

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