African Violet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
African violet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 9.055 N,15 24.132 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.150917
  • Longitude: -15.402200
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFRICAN VIOLET
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 61 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 520
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1983
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3212/71 19.12.83 H3212/71 19.12.83 SANK
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 0254

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1959 BY J.J. SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT K.G, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MERCURY CORPORATION. SANK WHERE SHE HAD LAIN AT ANCHOR FOR 18 MONTHS, OFF LAS PALMAS. ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD & LL).

General Comments

OUT OF LAS PALMAS HBR

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FAQ

Where is the AFRICAN VIOLET wreck located?

The AFRICAN VIOLET wreck is located at coordinates 28 9.055 N,15 24.132 W.

How deep is the AFRICAN VIOLET and where exactly is it located?

The AFRICAN VIOLET lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 28 9.055 N,15 24.132 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRICAN VIOLET?

The seabed around the AFRICAN VIOLET lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the AFRICAN VIOLET sink?

The AFRICAN VIOLET sank on Oct 8, 1983.

When was the wreck of the AFRICAN VIOLET discovered?

The wreck of the AFRICAN VIOLET was discovered in 1983.

What country did the AFRICAN VIOLET belong to?

The AFRICAN VIOLET belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the AFRICAN VIOLET?

The AFRICAN VIOLET had a tonnage of 520 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFRICAN VIOLET?

The AFRICAN VIOLET is classified as a motor vessel.

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