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Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
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Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 14 N,11 42.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.233333
  • Longitude: -11.713333
Water Depth 2780 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WELCOME
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PA
Length 175.6 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 6353
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3332/76 17.2.86 SANK IN 061400N, 114248W. (NAV II 20/86 & LL). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY FORG & CHANTIERS DE LA GORONDE, BORDEAUX. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANSAFRIC CO INC. HAD EXPLOSION IN ENGINE ROOM. ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WELCOME wreck located?

The WELCOME wreck is located at coordinates 6 14 N,11 42.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WELCOME?

The seabed around the WELCOME lies at approximately 2780 meters deep.

When did the WELCOME sink?

The WELCOME sank on Jan 29, 1986.

When was the wreck of the WELCOME discovered?

The wreck of the WELCOME was discovered in 1986.

What country did the WELCOME belong to?

The WELCOME belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the WELCOME?

The WELCOME had a tonnage of 6353 tons.

What type of wreck is the WELCOME?

The WELCOME is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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