Fulani Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fulani Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 29.645 N,13 18.505 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.494083
  • Longitude: -13.308417
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FULANI
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 113.1 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3731
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1914
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4465/21 20.7.21 H4465/21 20.7.21 AGROUND AND V CONSPIC ON CARPENTER RK. TRUE BRG OF WK (CENTRE OF FUNNEL) FROM ABERDEEN HILL TRIG STN 260 DEG 50 MIN 25 SEC; DISTANCE 7539FT. (HMS THISTLE). INS AS ST (CONSPIC) IN 082953N, 131824W. - NM 1421/21. H6782/27 18.10.27 H6782/27 18.10.27 STILL SHOWS NO SIGN OF BREAKING UP. (HMS DELPHINIUM, REMARK BOOK, 1927). H1309/37 10.4.37 H1309/37 10.4.37 WK NO LONGER CONSPIC. (HMS ROCHESTER, REMARK BOOK). DELETE CONSPIC. H2578/58 21.11.60 H2578/58 21.11.60 ONLY THE SHIP'S BOILER REMAINS VISIBLE. (HMS BERMUDA, HN 15/60). INS LEGEND 'BOILER'. H3139/70 4.12.78 H3139/70 4.12.78 WK REPD AS RA (CONSPIC). (HAMBURG NM 4344/78). NCA. H3139/70 1.2.79 H3139/70 1.2.79 THE ONLY WRECKAGE REMAINING IS THE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, NOT THE BOILER. IT SHOWS ON RADAR. (SIERRA LEONE HARBOUR MASTER, 19.12.78). H3139/70 8.2.79 H3139/70 8.2.79 INS AS ST (BOILER), RA (CONSPIC), IN 082938N, 131830W. NC 625 - NC 4. H4930/87 27.10.87 H4930/87 27.10.87 WK IS ACCURATELY CHARTED AND SERVES AS A USEFUL MARK WHEN ENTERING HARBOUR. (FLEET PORT GUIDE, FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, OCT 1986). HH090/956/01 19.3.02 HH090/956/01 19.3.02 CONFIRMED IN CHARTED POSN. PROMIENT FEATURE MARKING CARPENTER ROCK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 956). NCA. 8.5.03 SHOWN IN 0829.645N, 1318.505W [WGD] ON BA 625 [EDN 3 DTD 8.5.03].
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2004

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED ON CARPENTER ROCK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 8 29.645 N,13 18.505 W
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FAQ

Where is the FULANI wreck located?

The FULANI wreck is located at coordinates 8 29.645 N,13 18.505 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FULANI?

The seabed around the FULANI lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FULANI sink?

The FULANI sank on Jun 3, 1914.

When was the wreck of the FULANI discovered?

The wreck of the FULANI was discovered in 1921.

What country did the FULANI belong to?

The FULANI belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FULANI carrying?

The FULANI was carrying timber,oil.

What was the tonnage of the FULANI?

The FULANI had a tonnage of 3731 tons.

What type of wreck is the FULANI?

The FULANI is classified as a steam ship.

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