Pigal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pigal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 26.267 N,16 34.181 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.437783
  • Longitude: -16.569683
Wreck Depth 8.6 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PIGAL
Type fishing vessel
Flag ES
Length 25 m
Tonnage 95
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1981
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 0100.0,,,105
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4718/70 20.5.81 SANK IN POSN 139DEGS 640MTRS FROM SE CORNER OF BANJUL WHARF. LEAST DEPTH 0.7MTRS. TO BE MARKED BY TEMPORARY LT FLOAT, FLG. (HMS HECLA BOAT PARTY). - NM 1224/81. H4718/70 14.5.81 IN POSN 133DEGS [TRUE] 3.5C FROM BANJUL WHARF. (GAMPORT GV TLX & LL 14.5.81). ACCEPT HECLA'S POSN. H4718/70 9.10.81 BUOY REPD MISSING. (HMS HYDRA, SIGNALS DTD 29 & 30.9.81). NCA YET. H1961/80 19.10.81 LOCATED AND DIVED BY GPA DIVERS. LENGTH 25MTRS, BOWS N, IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SMB STRUCK VESSEL. FOULED AT 0.2MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 0.6MTRS. HT 12.7MTRS ABOVE SEABED BY DCS3. (HMS HECLA, WK APPENDIX). AMEND TO WK 0.2MTRS WITH G CAN BUOY, FLG, CLOSE E. - NM 2659/81. H4718/70 19.10.81 BUOY STILL MISSING. (REPEAT OF HYDRA SIGNAL, HMS HYDRA HN DTD 8.10.81). DELETE BUOY. - NM 2660/81. H2266/78 25.4.85 WK NO LONGER DANGEROUS. (GAMBIA PORTS AUTHORITY, 2.4.85). AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. H3838/85 23.9.85 'DECAYED & SUNK INTO MUD. LEAST DEPTH OVER IT 20FT'. (PILOT REPORT TO HMS BOXER, 16.9.85). NCA. SEP 2007000018640 15.2.07 LOCATED IN 1326.2673N, 1634.1807W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.7 IN GEN DEPTH 14.2MTRS. SCOUR 100MTRS LONG RUNS 015/195 DEGS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, BANJUL SURVEY NOV 2006). SHOWN AS WK 8.6MTRS ON BATHY DATA. AMEND WK 8.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM BLOCK 1992/07.
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2007

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, SCOUR 015/195 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the PIGAL wreck located?

The PIGAL wreck is located at coordinates 13 26.267 N,16 34.181 W.

How deep is the PIGAL and where exactly is it located?

The PIGAL lies at a depth of about 8.6 meters and is located at coordinates 13 26.267 N,16 34.181 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PIGAL?

The seabed around the PIGAL lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the PIGAL sink?

The PIGAL sank on May 11, 1981.

When was the wreck of the PIGAL discovered?

The wreck of the PIGAL was discovered in 1981.

What country did the PIGAL belong to?

The PIGAL belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the PIGAL?

The PIGAL had a tonnage of 95 tons.

What type of wreck is the PIGAL?

The PIGAL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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