Touba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Touba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 22.001 N,7 43.739 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.366683
  • Longitude: -7.728983
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOUBA
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2004
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH427/420/03 4.3.04 HH427/420/03 4.3.04 MV TOUBA SHOWN IN 0422.001N, 0743.739W [WGD], IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS ON NETHERLANDS SURVEY DTD 23.1-5.2.04 CARRIED OUT BY HNLMS ROTTERDAM [M4051/3]. STATED TO BE VISIBLE & IMPEDING THE USE OF THE S SIDE OF THE OLD PIER, PHOTO SUPPLIED. (PORT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME DTD 13-15.9.03). CHART AS ST. NE 1980.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2004

Circumstances of loss

15.9.03 VESSEL APPARENTLY SUNK BY NIGERIAN AIRCRAFT AS BELEIVED TO BE BRINGING UNIDENTIFIED ASSISTANCE TO A REBEL ARMY IN CONTROL OF AREA. (PORT ASSESSMENT REPORT DTD 13-15.9.03).

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FAQ

Where is the TOUBA wreck located?

The TOUBA wreck is located at coordinates 4 22.001 N,7 43.739 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOUBA?

The seabed around the TOUBA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TOUBA discovered?

The wreck of the TOUBA was discovered in 2004.

What type of wreck is the TOUBA?

The TOUBA is classified as a motor vessel.

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