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
  • Latitude: 6.416667
  • Longitude: 4.116667
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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FAQ

Where is the NIGER PRINCESS wreck located?

The NIGER PRINCESS wreck is located at coordinates 6 25 N,4 7 E.

When did the NIGER PRINCESS sink?

The NIGER PRINCESS sank on Jun 3, 1981.

When was the wreck of the NIGER PRINCESS discovered?

The wreck of the NIGER PRINCESS was discovered in 1981.

What country did the NIGER PRINCESS belong to?

The NIGER PRINCESS belonged to NG.

What was the tonnage of the NIGER PRINCESS?

The NIGER PRINCESS had a tonnage of 127 tons.

What type of wreck is the NIGER PRINCESS?

The NIGER PRINCESS is classified as a fishing vessel.