Omeirus Cva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Omeirus cva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
4 23 N,7 1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.383333
  • Longitude: 7.016667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OMEIRUS CVA
Type schooner
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.4.76 26.4.76 ASHORE AT FOUCHE POINT, NEAR BONNY. (LL, 24.4.76) NCA, POSN 042300N, 071000E FOR FILING ONLY. 28.9.04 28.9.04 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 0423.0N, 0701.0E NEARER TO FOUCHE PT [0423.4N, 0701.0E APPROX].
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Circumstances of loss

24.4.76 VESSEL WAS WASHED ASHORE AT FOUCHE PT, NEAR BONNY, AFTER BEING ABANDONED BY OWNER, BELIEVED TO BE P. TESSANGE OF ABIDJAN, WHO FEARED ATTACK FROM NATIVES. VESSEL WAS BADLY LOOTED & CONSIDERED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 24.4.76 & 6.5.76)

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FAQ

Where is the OMEIRUS CVA wreck located?

The OMEIRUS CVA wreck is located at coordinates 4 23 N,7 1 E.

When did the OMEIRUS CVA sink?

The OMEIRUS CVA sank on Apr 12, 1976.

When was the wreck of the OMEIRUS CVA discovered?

The wreck of the OMEIRUS CVA was discovered in 1976.

What type of wreck is the OMEIRUS CVA?

The OMEIRUS CVA is classified as a schooner.