Other Wreck 19404

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
5 31.357 N,5 10.028 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.522617
  • Longitude: 5.167133
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 93
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at coordinates 5 31.357 N, 5 10.028 E near the Nigerian coast in the Gulf of Guinea. This maritime obstruction, identified as a submerged structure, measures 93 meters in length with a North to South orientation. First detected via satellite imagery on January 28, 2008, the wreckage was later refined to its current precise position through geo-referencing. The site is charted for navigational safety as a submerged object.

Surveying Details

SEP 2008/000030178 2.4.08 ST SHOWN IN 0531.361N, 0510.039E [WGD] ON SPOT 5 SATELLITE IMAGE DTD 28.1.08. LENGTH 93MTRS, ORIENTATION N/S. INS AS ST. NE 3321. 15.4.08 [WGD] POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 0531.357N, 0510.028E. NE 3321.

General Comments

LENGTH FROM SATELLITE IMAGERY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 31.357 N,5 10.028 E
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