Wonlon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wonlon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 32 N,9 41 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.533333
  • Longitude: -9.683333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WONLON
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.1.80 8.1.80 DRIFTED ASHORE IN 053200N, 094100W APPROX. ATTEMPTS TO SALVE SO FAR THWARTED, WILL TRY AGAIN AFTER RAINY SEASON FROM SEAWARD SIDE. CARGO ALREADY DISCHARGED. (LLOYDS 233, 234). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN GERMANY IN 1956. PASSAGE RIVER CESS FOR MONROVIA. HAD ENGINE FAILURE, ANCHORED BUT CABLE PARTED AND VESSEL DRIFTED ASHORE 28M S OF BUCHANAN, ABOUT 4M S OF RIVER TIMBO. (LL 233,234).

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FAQ

Where is the WONLON wreck located?

The WONLON wreck is located at coordinates 5 32 N,9 41 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WONLON?

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

When did the WONLON sink?

The WONLON sank on Sep 7, 1978.

When was the wreck of the WONLON discovered?

The wreck of the WONLON was discovered in 1978.

What country did the WONLON belong to?

The WONLON belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the WONLON?

The WONLON had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the WONLON?

The WONLON is classified as a motor vessel.

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