La Joola Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
La joola Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 14.9 N,16 58.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.248333
  • Longitude: -16.973333
Wreck Depth 5.5 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA JOOLA
Type ferry
Flag GM
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY CLOSE W
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2005

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the passenger ferry MV Le Jola is located at coordinates 13 14.9 N, 16 58.4 W off the coast of Gambia in West Africa. Originally reported aground and subsequently capsized during passage in late 2002, hydrographic surveys confirmed the vessel as a dangerous underwater wreck with a least depth of 5.5 meters, marked by a West cardinal pillar light buoy close to its western side.

Surveying Details

HH423/400/02 8.10.02 DERELICT FERRY REPORTED AGROUND IN 1315.3N, 1659.3W [WGD]. (NAVAREA II 351/02). INS AS STPA. - NM 5265/02. HH423/400/02 25.10.02 CAPSIZED DURING PASSAGE. LIKELY TO BE DRIFTING IN THE DIRECTION OF THE PREVAILING PREDOMINANT CURRENT. (HARBOUR MASTER, GAMBIA PORTS AUTHORITY, HN DTD 30.9.02). NCA. HH423/400/02 6.1.03 DW IN 1315.3N, 1659.4W [APPROX WGD]. W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY CLOSE W. (FRENCH NM 02 49 34). - NM 646/03. HH423/400/03 24.1.05 NOW WK 5.5MTRS IN 1314.9N, 1658.4W [APPROX WGD]. W CARD PILLAR LT BUOY CLOSE W. (FRENCH NM 05 01 20). - NM 980/05.

Circumstances of loss

27.9.02 SAILED 27.9.02 ON PASSAGE ZIGUINCHOR FOR DAKAR. REPORTED AS HAVING ENCOUNTERED HEAVY WEATHER AND ROUGH SEAS AND CAPSIZED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 13 14.9 N,16 58.4 W
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FAQ

Where is the LA JOOLA wreck located?

The LA JOOLA wreck is located at coordinates 13 14.9 N,16 58.4 W.

How deep is the LA JOOLA and where exactly is it located?

The LA JOOLA lies at a depth of about 5.5 meters and is located at coordinates 13 14.9 N,16 58.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LA JOOLA?

The seabed around the LA JOOLA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LA JOOLA discovered?

The wreck of the LA JOOLA was discovered in 2002.

What country did the LA JOOLA belong to?

The LA JOOLA belonged to GM.

What type of wreck is the LA JOOLA?

The LA JOOLA is classified as a ferry.

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