Niger Princess Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
|
Niger princess Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
6 25 N,4 7 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | NIGER PRINCESS |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | NG |
| Tonnage | 127 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 3, 1981 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1981 |
| Last Detection Year | 2003 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 12.10.95 12.10.95 VESSEL BEACHED IN 062500N, 040700E APPROX. (LL, 18.9.81, 1 & 3.10.81). NCA. 14.7.03 14.7.03 FILING POSN AMENDED TO 0625.250N, 0407.0E. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL BEACHED E OF LAGOS NEAR EBUTE LEKKI. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS FAILED AND ABANDONED AS TOTAL LOSS. (LL).
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