Guahyba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Guahyba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 52.818 N,24 59.736 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.880300
  • Longitude: -24.995600
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUAHYBA
Type steam ship
Flag BR
Length 83.9 m
Width 13.3 m
Draught 5.3
Tonnage 1891
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1918
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2015

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the GUAHYBA is located at coordinates 16 52.818 N, 24 59.736 W off the coast of Cape Verde. Historically recorded as a sunken vessel, the site is classified as a dangerous wreck or underwater obstruction. Surveying details confirm the wreck position at these precise coordinates, with historical data noting the vessel as a sunken steel structure. The wreck remains submerged and is charted as a navigational hazard for mariners in the region. Consistent with maritime records and hydrographic surveys, the GUAHYBA serves as a recognized underwater obstacle requiring caution for vessels operating near these coordinates in the Cape Verde islands.

Surveying Details

H6298/20 6.9.20 ST WK IN POSN 222 DEG, 5.6 CABLES FROM RED LT ON PIER. (HMS WEYMOUTH 37/420/21). INS AS ST (1918). - NM 507/20. H1536/29 6.3.29 AMEND TO DW. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). 20.5.52 ST IN 165240N, 250005W SHOWN ON PORT CHART. BR STD. H5342/56 18.12.56 NO PART OF ST IS VISIBLE, AMEND TO DW. (HMS MAGPIE, HN). AMEND DW. LC 369. 17.3.75 ST IN 165244N, 250006W SHOWN ON PORT 254 [1974]. BR STD. 16.5.77 SHOWN ON US 51500 [1976] AS ST. SHOWN IN 1652.818N, 2459.736W [WGD] ON PT566302 [EDN 1.4].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY GRANGEMOUTH & GREENOCK DD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANHIA COMMERCIO E NA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GUAHYBA wreck located?

The GUAHYBA wreck is located at coordinates 16 52.818 N,24 59.736 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GUAHYBA?

The seabed around the GUAHYBA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the GUAHYBA sink?

The GUAHYBA sank on Nov 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GUAHYBA discovered?

The wreck of the GUAHYBA was discovered in 1920.

What country did the GUAHYBA belong to?

The GUAHYBA belonged to BR.

What was the tonnage of the GUAHYBA?

The GUAHYBA had a tonnage of 1891 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUAHYBA?

The GUAHYBA is classified as a steam ship.

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