Friendship Beginning Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Friendship beginning Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 0 N,12 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.000000
  • Longitude: -12.000000
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 86.9 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1910
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Friendship Beginning is located at the approximate coordinates 7 0 N, 12 0 W in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa. Following a series of maritime reports in June 1978, owners confirmed that the vessel sank at this position after being abandoned by its crew. Subsequent maritime surveys and communications from the Technical Shipping Bureau suggested the wreck may have drifted in a submerged state after initially sinking. This underwater obstruction remains documented in official hydrographic records, marking the final resting place of the vessel at these specific coordinates in the Atlantic.

Surveying Details

5.6.78 5.6.78 VESSEL REPORTED ABANDONED BY CREW IN 070000N, 120000W APPROX. (LL 7.6.78). NCA. 6.6.78 6.6.78 OWNERS CONFIRM VESSEL SANK IN 070000N, 120000W APPROX. (LL 8.6.78). NCA. H3332/76 14.6.78 H3332/76 14.6.78 VESSEL SANK IN 070000N, 120000W APPROX. (TELEX CAPT. CAY, PALM LINES). NCA. H3332/76 13.7.78 H3332/76 13.7.78 REPORT THAT SHIP MAY DRIFTING IN SUBMERGED STATE. (TECH SHIPPING BUREAU CO LTD, DTD 10.7.78). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY HITACHI ZOSEN, MUKAISHIMAL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRIENDSHIP FINANCING & SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE ABIDJAN FOR ALGIERS. SANK OFF THE COAST OF SIERRA LEON AFTER WATER ENTERED ENGINE-ROOM THROUGH A CRACK. CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING wreck located?

The FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING wreck is located at coordinates 7 0 N,12 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING?

The seabed around the FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING sink?

The FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING sank on Jun 3, 1978.

When was the wreck of the FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING discovered?

The wreck of the FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING was discovered in 1978.

What country did the FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING belong to?

The FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING belonged to GR.

What cargo was the FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING carrying?

The FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING?

The FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING had a tonnage of 1910 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING?

The FRIENDSHIP BEGINNING is classified as a carrier.

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