Teober Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Teober Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 23.5 N,7 50.917 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.391667
  • Longitude: -7.848617
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEOBER
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 125 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 5279
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.10.76 LYING ON CAPE SHOAL RKS. AGROUND OVER ENTIRE LENGTH IN 042320N, 075105W. (LL, 29.9.76). H2989/75 3.11.76 ST IN 042318N, 075048E [DATUM SHIFT?]. (MV FALABA HN DTD 15.10.76). INS AS ST PA IN 042320N, 075055E ON 1980,1365. - NM 2516/75. H2898/75 12.1.77 ST IN 042312N, 075112E. (HAMBURG NM 4277/76). H2989/75 24.2.77 ST IN 042318N, 075054E. (BREST NM 77.02.56). H2989/75 22.3.77 REPD AS RADAR CONSPIC IN 072300N, 075048E. (ROSTOCK NM 14/77). H2989/75 16.2.78 REPD AS CONSPIC VISUAL:13M, RADAR:15M. (MV YORKSHIRE HN DTD 28.12.77). H2989/75 16.4.85 REPD NO LONGER RADAR CONSPIC. (MV CARIBBEAN HN DTD 16.3.85). NCA YET. 14.1.92 [WGD] POSN: 042330N, 075055W. NC 1365. 23.1.92 SHOWN AS ST PA RADAR CONSPIC IN WGD POSN ON NC 1980 [APPS TO HARPER].
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEEPDENE MARITIME CO SA. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS 8M W OF CAPE PALMAS WHILST NORTHBOUND FROM LAGOS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TEOBER wreck located?

The TEOBER wreck is located at coordinates 4 23.5 N,7 50.917 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TEOBER?

The seabed around the TEOBER lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the TEOBER sink?

The TEOBER sank on Sep 20, 1976.

When was the wreck of the TEOBER discovered?

The wreck of the TEOBER was discovered in 1976.

What country did the TEOBER belong to?

The TEOBER belonged to GR.

What cargo was the TEOBER carrying?

The TEOBER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TEOBER?

The TEOBER had a tonnage of 5279 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEOBER?

The TEOBER is classified as a motor vessel.

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