Mokambo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mokambo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 30.742 N,13 15.793 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.512367
  • Longitude: -13.263217
Wreck Depth 12.7 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOKAMBO
Type motor vessel
Flag BE
Tonnage 4996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,timber,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H01734/43 4.6.43 H01734/43 4.6.43 ST DRIES 8FT IN 083030N, 131545W, OR 067.5DEGS, 2.15M FROM CAPE SIERRA LEONE LT. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS ST DRIES 8FT. - NM 1185/43. H01734/43 28.4.44 H01734/43 28.4.44 NOW TO BE CHARTED AS DW. (ADMIRALTY). AMEND TO DW. - NM 880/44. H01734/43 11.6.46 H01734/43 11.6.46 MAST IS VISIBLE. (HM FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE). INS LEGEND MAST. - NM 1993/46. H7412/46 3.12.46 H7412/46 3.12.46 MAST HAS BEEN REMOVED & WK IS BEING SALVAGED. (SIERRA LEONE NM 593/61/46). NCA YET. H01734/43 7.8.48 H01734/43 7.8.48 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 6FMS. (HM, SIERRA LEONE). AMEND TO WK 6FMS. - NM 1761/48. H5491/69 1.2.72 H5491/69 1.2.72 AMEND TO WK 11MTRS IN 083044N, 131547W [SIL]. NC 614. HH090/956/01 18.3.02 HH090/956/01 18.3.02 EXAM'D 18.6.01 IN 0830.742N, 1315.793W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.7 IN GEN DEPTH 12.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPEARS AS DEBRIS. SEABED SANDWAVES. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 956). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Circumstances of loss

1.5.43 TORPEDOED 1.5.43 BY U-515. TAKEN IN TOW AND FOUNDERED IN FREETOWN HARBOUR NEXT DAY. PASSAGE MATADI & TAKORADI FOR FREETOWN & UK. CARGO INCLUDED 1139 TONS OF PALM OIL, 1520 TONS OF KERNELS, 440 TONS COPAL, 2000 TONS COTTON, 2000 TONS COPPER & 38 TONS WOLFRAMITE.

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 8 30.742 N,13 15.793 W
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FAQ

Where is the MOKAMBO wreck located?

The MOKAMBO wreck is located at coordinates 8 30.742 N,13 15.793 W.

How deep is the MOKAMBO and where exactly is it located?

The MOKAMBO lies at a depth of about 12.7 meters and is located at coordinates 8 30.742 N,13 15.793 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOKAMBO?

The seabed around the MOKAMBO lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the MOKAMBO sink?

The MOKAMBO sank on May 2, 1943.

When was the wreck of the MOKAMBO discovered?

The wreck of the MOKAMBO was discovered in 1943.

What country did the MOKAMBO belong to?

The MOKAMBO belonged to BE.

What cargo was the MOKAMBO carrying?

The MOKAMBO was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,timber,oil.

What was the tonnage of the MOKAMBO?

The MOKAMBO had a tonnage of 4996 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOKAMBO?

The MOKAMBO is classified as a motor vessel.

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