Mahapu 5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mahapu 5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 45.99 N,17 2.87 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.766500
  • Longitude: -17.047833
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAHAPU 5
Type trawler
Flag MR
Length 39.3 m
Width 7.3 m
Tonnage 291
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6314/87 23.9.88 AGROUND OFF CAP BLANC, NEAR NOUADHIBOU, MAURITANIA. (LL, 10.9.88). POSN 204600N, 170300W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2003

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED AND TOOK ON LIST. ABANDONED NEXT DAY. SETTLED AS A CTL. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MAHAPU 5 wreck located?

The MAHAPU 5 wreck is located at coordinates 20 45.99 N,17 2.87 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAHAPU 5?

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

When did the MAHAPU 5 sink?

The MAHAPU 5 sank on Mar 12, 1988.

When was the wreck of the MAHAPU 5 discovered?

The wreck of the MAHAPU 5 was discovered in 1988.

What country did the MAHAPU 5 belong to?

The MAHAPU 5 belonged to MR.

What was the tonnage of the MAHAPU 5?

The MAHAPU 5 had a tonnage of 291 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAHAPU 5?

The MAHAPU 5 is classified as a trawler.

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