Moabi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Moabi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
3 22 S,10 39.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.366667
  • Longitude: 10.656667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOABI
Type landing craft
Flag TG
Length 49.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 434
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 23, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5309/79 23.7.86 STRANDED AT MAYUMBA LAGOON, NYANGA. CTL. (LL, 4.7.86). H5309/79 16.12.86 BROKEN IN TWO. NEITHER PART RECOVERABLE. ABANDONED 'AS LIES' AT NARROWS OF MAYUMBA LAGOON. (LL, 3.11.86). NCA YET. H2379/88 19.2.88 WK, SHOWING PART OF HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE, OBSERVED IN APPROX 032200S, 103924E. (MV MORAN, HN 26.1.88). INS AS ST PA. BR STD. 25.5.05 NOT SHOWN ON BA 604 [MAR '05 EDN]. STS. 14.4.10 SHOWN AS ST PA IN 0322.000S, 1039.400E [WGD]. NC 305. SEP 2016/000091651 6.6.16 SHOWN AS ST WK IN 0322.000S, 1039.400E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7588. (EDN 2, COR TO 29.3.16). AMEND ST.
Last Amended Date Jun 6, 2016
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 3 22 S,10 39.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the MOABI wreck located?

The MOABI wreck is located at coordinates 3 22 S,10 39.4 E.

When did the MOABI sink?

The MOABI sank on May 23, 1986.

When was the wreck of the MOABI discovered?

The wreck of the MOABI was discovered in 1986.

What country did the MOABI belong to?

The MOABI belonged to TG.

What was the tonnage of the MOABI?

The MOABI had a tonnage of 434 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOABI?

The MOABI is classified as a landing craft.