Sakumo Lagoon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sakumo lagoon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 36.13 N,5 56.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.602167
  • Longitude: -5.934833
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAKUMO LAGOON
Type motor vessel
Flag GH
Length 138.4 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4835
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1984
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2235/81 24.7.84 AGROUND BETWEEN FORCADA POINT AND LAGARZA POINT. AFTER PART IS ABOUT 0.5KM OFF XAGO BEACH. FOR'D PART IS ABOUT 1KM OFF AVILES LTHO. TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 9.5.84). NCA, POSN 4336.200N, 0556.000W FOR FILING ONLY. 8.8.98 SEE [27197]. POSSIBLY STERN SECTION OF SAKUMO LAGOON.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON LTD. BROKE TOW OF M TUG AZNAR LUIS, GROUNDED AND BROKE IN TWO OFF FORCADE PT. UNABLE TO REFLOAT, ABANDONED AS TOTAL LOSS. PASSAGE TAKORADI FOR AVILES TO BE BROKEN UP. (MSD).

General Comments

See Also: 27197

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FAQ

Where is the SAKUMO LAGOON wreck located?

The SAKUMO LAGOON wreck is located at coordinates 43 36.13 N,5 56.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAKUMO LAGOON?

The seabed around the SAKUMO LAGOON lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the SAKUMO LAGOON sink?

The SAKUMO LAGOON sank on May 5, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SAKUMO LAGOON discovered?

The wreck of the SAKUMO LAGOON was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SAKUMO LAGOON belong to?

The SAKUMO LAGOON belonged to GH.

What cargo was the SAKUMO LAGOON carrying?

The SAKUMO LAGOON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SAKUMO LAGOON?

The SAKUMO LAGOON had a tonnage of 4835 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAKUMO LAGOON?

The SAKUMO LAGOON is classified as a motor vessel.

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