Other Wreck 18963

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 2.8 N,13 12.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.046667
  • Longitude: -13.210000
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck location at coordinates 08 02.800N, 13 12.600W located off the coast of Sierra Leone. This underwater obstruction is noted as a possible wreck site and remains a hazard to maritime navigation. Historical surveying data indicates the site is categorized as a non-dangerous wreck but requires caution for vessels operating in these waters. The position was last verified in 2002 and may correspond to the wreck known as Cowdeh. Maritime charts and records from the UK Hydrographic Office identify this structural underwater hazard near the Sierra Leone coastline for navigational awareness.

Surveying Details

H3332/76 2.8.85 H3332/76 2.8.85 NDW IN 080248N, 131236W. (SIERRA LEONE PORT AUTHORITY, 9.7.85). BR STD. 18.11.02 18.11.02 [WGD] POSN: 0802.800N, 1312.600W. POSSIBLY SAME WK AS COWDEH, SEE [41530]. NE 685.

General Comments

POSSIBLY SAME AS [41530]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 8 2.8 N,13 12.6 W
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