Sagittarius Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sagittarius Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 25 N,3 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.416667
  • Longitude: 3.500000
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAGITTARIUS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 139.6 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 7751
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.6.80 3.6.80 AGROUND ON BAR BEACH, LAGOS. (LL 240). POSN 062500N, 033000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY IINO SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO, MAIZURU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KRETHAN SHIPPING CO. BROKE ANCHOR AND WAS WASHED ASHORE ON BAR BEACH, LAGOS. LEFT HIGH ON BEACH AND SUBSEQUENTLY ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SAGITTARIUS wreck located?

The SAGITTARIUS wreck is located at coordinates 6 25 N,3 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAGITTARIUS?

The seabed around the SAGITTARIUS lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SAGITTARIUS sink?

The SAGITTARIUS sank on Feb 17, 1980.

When was the wreck of the SAGITTARIUS discovered?

The wreck of the SAGITTARIUS was discovered in 1980.

What country did the SAGITTARIUS belong to?

The SAGITTARIUS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SAGITTARIUS?

The SAGITTARIUS had a tonnage of 7751 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAGITTARIUS?

The SAGITTARIUS is classified as a motor vessel.

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