Afri Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Afri Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
29 22.92 N,49 4.559 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 29.382000
- Longitude: 49.075983
|
| Wreck Depth |
18.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
21 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
AFRI |
|
Type
|
landing craft
|
| Length |
57.9 m |
| Sonar Length |
55.3 |
| Sonar Width |
10.7 |
| Shadow Height |
4.1 |
| Orientation |
125 |
| Tonnage |
408 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 24, 1955
|
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Scour Dimensions |
0073.0,,000.7,133 |
| Original Detection Year |
1955 |
| Last Detection Year |
2005 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 23, 2010 |
Surveying Details
H1517/55 4.4.55 H1517/55 4.4.55 LANDING CRAFT SUNK IN 292410N, 490540E. (LL, 24.2.55). INS AS DW PA. - NM 752/55. H1517/55 21.3.63 H1517/55 21.3.63 WK LOCATED 13.2.63 BY DIVERS. LENGTH 190FT, KEEL UPPERMOST, BURIED IN MUD. LEAST DEPTH 58FT BY LEAD LINE. NO SIGNS OF DETERIORATION, UNLIKELY TO SINK FURTHER INTO SEABED. (HMS DALRYMPLE). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 4FT [17.7MTRS] IN 292240N, 490425E. - NM 585/63. H1517/55 17.8.71 H1517/55 17.8.71 SHOWN AS WK 19.6MTRS IN 292250N, 490436E. (KH SURVEY K6140/4 ZD 1971). RETAIN AS WK 17.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN BR STD. 18.7.72 18.7.72 NAG POSN: 292247N, 490428E. NC 1265. 26.4.99 26.4.99 CHARTED POSN 2922.783N, 4904.467E [DATUM NOW CLASSIFIED AS UNDETERMINED]. NE 1265. HH495/410/01 17.6.04 HH495/410/01 17.6.04 EXAM'D IN 2922.920N, 4904.559E [WGD]. LEAST MBES DEPTH 16.04 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. LENGTH 55.3MTRS, WIDTH 10.7MTRS. (HMS ECHO, SIGNAL DTD 17.6.04). AMEND WK 16MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BA 1265 IS WG' 84 DATUM IN THIS AREA. - NM 3390/04. HH495/410/01 26.7.04 HH495/410/01 26.7.04 NOW SWEPT CLEAR 18.3MTRS, FOUL 18.6MTRS. (HMS ECHO, SIGNAL DTD 26.7.04). AMEND TO WK SW 18.3MTRS. - NM 3862/04. HH495/410/01 18.3.05 HH495/410/01 18.3.05 EXAM'D 15.7.04. SCOUR 0.7MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 73MTRS TOWARDS 133DEGS. LIES 125/305DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 305DEGS. HT 4.1MTRS. ?PORTION OF DEBRIS LIES 98MTRS, 315DEGS FROM WK. INTACT, APPEARS INVERTED. (HMS ECHO, HI 1069, AREA F1). NCA.
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29 22.92 N,49 4.559 E
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FAQ
Where is the AFRI wreck located?
The AFRI wreck is located at coordinates 29 22.92 N,49 4.559 E.
How deep is the AFRI and where exactly is it located?
The AFRI lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 29 22.92 N,49 4.559 E.
How deep is the seabed around the AFRI?
The seabed around the AFRI lies at approximately 21 meters deep.
When did the AFRI sink?
The AFRI sank on Feb 24, 1955.
When was the wreck of the AFRI discovered?
The wreck of the AFRI was discovered in 1955.
What was the tonnage of the AFRI?
The AFRI had a tonnage of 408 tons.
What type of wreck is the AFRI?
The AFRI is classified as a landing craft.
General Comments
KEEL UPPERMOST, BURIED IN MUD, BOWS WNW