River Gurara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
River gurara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 24 N,9 14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.400000
  • Longitude: -9.233333
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER GURARA
Type motor vessel
Flag NG
Length 175 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 12.9
Tonnage 16329
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1989
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH363/350/01 20.3.89 HH363/350/01 20.3.89 SANK 1M APPROX OFF CAPE ESPICHEL. (LL, 28.2.89) NCA, POSN 382400N, 091400W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2000

Circumstances of loss

28.2.89 ORIGINALLY REPD AGROUND AT CAPE ESPICHEL AND THEN TO HAVE SUNK, DUE TO COMBINATION OF ENGINE FAILURE AND APPALLING WEATHER CONDITIONS. WAS ON PASSAGE IVORY COAST TO DUBLIN. (LL, 27, 28.2.89) VESSEL, BUILT 1980, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NIGERIAN SHIPPING LINE LTD. 18 LIVES LOST. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the RIVER GURARA wreck located?

The RIVER GURARA wreck is located at coordinates 38 24 N,9 14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER GURARA?

The seabed around the RIVER GURARA lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the RIVER GURARA sink?

The RIVER GURARA sank on Feb 26, 1989.

When was the wreck of the RIVER GURARA discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER GURARA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the RIVER GURARA belong to?

The RIVER GURARA belonged to NG.

What cargo was the RIVER GURARA carrying?

The RIVER GURARA was carrying foodstuffs: solid,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the RIVER GURARA?

The RIVER GURARA had a tonnage of 16329 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVER GURARA?

The RIVER GURARA is classified as a motor vessel.

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