Munisa Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Munisa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
4 58.633 N,9 1.675 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 4.977217
- Longitude: -9.027917
|
| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MUNISA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
ES |
| Length |
125.9 m |
| Width |
15.8 m |
| Draught |
9.1 |
| Tonnage |
5153 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
timber
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 28, 1972
|
| Original Detection Year |
1972 |
| Last Detection Year |
1992 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 28, 1992 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the vessel MUNISA is located off the coast of Liberia, near Greenville, at the coordinates 4 58.633 N, 9 1.675 W. This underwater obstruction is a stranded wreck that was reported after the vessel struck an uncharted object with a least depth of 7.5 meters near the Sinu breakwater. Following the incident in 1972, the ship was beached and has since remained three-quarters submerged. The wreck site is historically documented in hydrographic surveys as a stranded and partially submerged hazard to navigation. Searchers and maritime investigators identify this site by its precise coordinates of 04 58.633 N, 09 01.675 W. The vessel, known as the MUNISA, represents a significant underwater obstruction in the coastal waters of Liberia near the Sinu Harbor area.
Surveying Details
H4281/69 24.5.72 STRANDED WRECK LIES TO S OF SINU HBR. (LLOYDS 208 & CAPT SPARKS, OCEAN FLEETS LTD). REPUTED TO HAVE STRUCK UNCHARTED OBSTN, WITH LEAST DEPTH 7.5MTRS, 257DEGS, 9.3C FROM SINU BREAKWATER FG LT. VESSEL THEN BEACHED 130DEGS, 6C FROM BLUBARRA LT. (PORT DIRECTOR, GREENVILLE & MV FIAN HN DTD 4.5.72). H4281/69 8.6.72 POSN 055839N, 090139W APPROX, OR 126DEGS, 0.7M FROM MAIN LT BASED ON SHAKEY NARROW GUTTED 2 SHOT FIX. LIES THREE-QUARTERS SUBMERGED. (LIBERIAN REPORT OF INVESTIGATION OF GROUNDING [K6445]). INS AS STPA. - NM 233/74. 28.1.92 [WGD] POSN: 045838N, 090140.5W. NC 1980.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1907. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIEDAD COLONIZADORA DE GUINEA, SA. PASSAGE DOUALA FOR SANTANDER. WAS BEACHED HAVING BEEN HOLED BY STRIKING A ROCK SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING GREENVILLE. LEFT AS TOTAL LOSS, SALVAGE BEING IMPRACTICAL DUE TO STRONG CURRENTS & SHIFTING SANDS. (MSD).
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4 58.633 N,9 1.675 W
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FAQ
Where is the MUNISA wreck located?
The MUNISA wreck is located at coordinates 4 58.633 N,9 1.675 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MUNISA?
The seabed around the MUNISA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When did the MUNISA sink?
The MUNISA sank on Apr 28, 1972.
When was the wreck of the MUNISA discovered?
The wreck of the MUNISA was discovered in 1972.
What country did the MUNISA belong to?
The MUNISA belonged to ES.
What cargo was the MUNISA carrying?
The MUNISA was carrying timber.
What was the tonnage of the MUNISA?
The MUNISA had a tonnage of 5153 tons.
What type of wreck is the MUNISA?
The MUNISA is classified as a steam ship.