Frota Humaita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Frota humaita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.183 N,2 19.72 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.053050
  • Longitude: 2.328667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FROTA HUMAITA
Type motor vessel
Flag BR
Length 142 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 7777
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH351/410/01 12.1.93 SUNK IN PORT OF EAST DUNKIRK NEAR THE SILONOR LOADING BRIDGE AND EAST OF SOLLAC QUAY. CONSIDERED A CONTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. WILL BE REFLOATED BY TITAN MARITIME. (CHERBOURG AVIS 269/92; LL, 14.12.92). NCA, POSN 510314N, 021948E FOR FILING ONLY. HH351/410/02 11.3.93 REFLOATED. (LL, 24.2.93). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

WHILE BERTHING IN HIGH WINDS WAS DAMAGED WHEN STRIKING A JETTY. WAS TOWED TO NEAREST JETTY WHERE, DESPITE PUMPING ATTEMPTS, SHE TOOK ON A 45 DEG LIST AND SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the FROTA HUMAITA wreck located?

The FROTA HUMAITA wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.183 N,2 19.72 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FROTA HUMAITA?

The seabed around the FROTA HUMAITA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the FROTA HUMAITA sink?

The FROTA HUMAITA sank on Nov 26, 1992.

When was the wreck of the FROTA HUMAITA discovered?

The wreck of the FROTA HUMAITA was discovered in 1992.

What country did the FROTA HUMAITA belong to?

The FROTA HUMAITA belonged to BR.

What cargo was the FROTA HUMAITA carrying?

The FROTA HUMAITA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FROTA HUMAITA?

The FROTA HUMAITA had a tonnage of 7777 tons.

What type of wreck is the FROTA HUMAITA?

The FROTA HUMAITA is classified as a motor vessel.

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