Warrian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Warrian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 14.192 N,7 12.736 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.236533
  • Longitude: 7.212267
Wreck Depth 11.5 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WARRIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1057
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0822/42 19.2.42 H0822/42 19.2.42 DW IN 041436N, 071230E APPROX, IN GEN DEPTH 8FMS. (S.O.(I) FREETOWN, SIGNAL DTD 23.12.41). - NM 403/42. H0822/42 15.5.42 H0822/42 15.5.42 LEAST DEPTH 6FMS IN GEN DEPTH 7FMS. MARKED BY G CONL WK BUOY LAID 250FT, 180DEG FROM WK, WHICH GIVES POSN 041436N, 071300E. (LAGOS MARINE DEPT, NM 1/42). - NMS 993/42 & 1747/42. H0822/42 2.6.50 H0822/42 2.6.50 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (LAGOS MARINE DEPT. NM 19/50) - NM 1049/50. H5460/56 17.5.57 H5460/56 17.5.57 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 8FMS 3FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H5460/56 20.5.58 H5460/56 20.5.58 LOCATED BY ASDIC IN 041406N, 071300E. NOT SWEPT. LEAST DEPTH 6FMS. (HMS OWEN). - NM BLOCK 831/58. H0822/42 22.5.87 H0822/42 22.5.87 LOCATED USING SYLEDIS IN 041409N, 071245E. LEAST DEPTH [REDUCED] BY DIVERS GAUGE, 12MTRS. (SHELL PET DEV [NIGERIA LTD], HN DTD 17.3.87). BR STD. 29.8.90 29.8.90 WK PD 10.6MTRS SHOWN IN 041402N, 071252E ON US 57141 [1989 EDN]. NCA. 15.2.96 15.2.96 SHOWN AS WK 11.5MTRS ON GERMAN 633 [AUG '95 EDN]. BR STD. 19.1.11 19.1.11 [WGD] POSN: 0414.192N, 0712.736E. NE 3286. 4.1.12 SEP 2011/000240345 4.1.12 NOW WK 10.6MTRS. (FRENCH NM 51/95/11). 30.11.12 SEP 2012/000244353 30.11.12 NOW WK 11.5MTRS. (FRENCH NM 48/104/12). BA 1386 (NOT YET AMENDED FOR FR NM ABOVE) QUOTED AS AUTHORITY.
Last Amended Date Nov 30, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1929 BY PORSGRUND MEK. VAERKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED AFRICA CO. PASSAGE LAGOS FOR PORT HARCOURT. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS PIERRE LOTI. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WARRIAN wreck located?

The WARRIAN wreck is located at coordinates 4 14.192 N,7 12.736 E.

How deep is the WARRIAN and where exactly is it located?

The WARRIAN lies at a depth of about 11.5 meters and is located at coordinates 4 14.192 N,7 12.736 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WARRIAN?

The seabed around the WARRIAN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the WARRIAN sink?

The WARRIAN sank on Dec 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the WARRIAN discovered?

The wreck of the WARRIAN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the WARRIAN belong to?

The WARRIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WARRIAN carrying?

The WARRIAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WARRIAN?

The WARRIAN had a tonnage of 1057 tons.

What type of wreck is the WARRIAN?

The WARRIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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