Sealion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sealion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 42 N,17 19 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.700000
  • Longitude: -17.316667
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEALION
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 82.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1598
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.2.76 SCUTTLED IN DAKAR ROADSTEAD. (LL, 31.1.76) - POSN 144200N, 171900W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 1999

Circumstances of loss

14.11.75 VESSEL SUNK BY PORT AUTHORITIES, DAKAR, END OF AUGUST IN ROADSTEAD, FOLLOWING AN ENGINE ROOM FIRE EARLIER IN THE YEAR. (LL, 13.11.75)

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FAQ

Where is the SEALION wreck located?

The SEALION wreck is located at coordinates 14 42 N,17 19 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEALION?

The seabed around the SEALION lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the SEALION sink?

The SEALION sank on Aug 12, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SEALION discovered?

The wreck of the SEALION was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SEALION belong to?

The SEALION belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the SEALION?

The SEALION had a tonnage of 1598 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEALION?

The SEALION is classified as a motor vessel.

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