Agyimfra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Agyimfra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 52.98 N,1 44.265 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.883000
  • Longitude: -1.737750
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AGYIMFRA
Type stern trawler
Flag GH
Length 70.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Orientation 99
Tonnage 1514
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1984
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Jun 26, 1987

Surveying Details

H1952/77 3.4.86 H1952/77 3.4.86 CAPSIZED VESSEL OBSERVED ALONGSIDE WHARF IN TAKORADI HBR IN POSN 250(T), 2.8 CABLES FROM MAIN B'WTR LT. VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE AND MARKED BY 3 G BUOYS MARKED W. LIES ADJACENT SHED NO 6, RENDERING BERTHS 4 & 5 UNUSABLE FOR A LENGTH 100FT. (MV SOKOTO, HN 3.3.86). NCA YET. H1952/77 2.7.86 H1952/77 2.7.86 REPORTED POSN CORRECT. (GHANA PORTS AUTHORITY, 27.5.86). INS AS STF, 71MTRS LONG, CENTRED ON 045258.8N, 014415.9W. BR STD. H3252/76 17.12.86 H3252/76 17.12.86 WK REMAINS - MARKED BY 3 G UNLIT BUOYS. IT JUST BREAKS THE SURFACE AT LW. (SHIP REPORT, J2004/6/86, 21.9.86). NCA. 4.6.87 4.6.87 WRECKS WITHIN TAKORADI HBR REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN CLEARED. NCA YET. H3252/76 26.6.87 H3252/76 26.6.87 CONFIRMED THAT THIS WK, TOGETHER WITH 9 OTHERS, REMOVED FROM AREA WITHIN TAKORADI HBR B'WTR. (TELECON BOWLER (NC4)/BARRY (HALCROWS), 23.6.87). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY AKER TRONDELAG A/S, TORNDHEIM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BY THE STATE FISHING CORPORATION. REPD TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY FIRE DEC 1983. WAS BEING STRIPPED OF USEFUL EQUIPMENT WHILE ALONGSIDE WHEN IT SANK. (MSD & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the AGYIMFRA wreck located?

The AGYIMFRA wreck is located at coordinates 4 52.98 N,1 44.265 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AGYIMFRA?

The seabed around the AGYIMFRA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the AGYIMFRA sink?

The AGYIMFRA sank on Oct 19, 1984.

When was the wreck of the AGYIMFRA discovered?

The wreck of the AGYIMFRA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the AGYIMFRA belong to?

The AGYIMFRA belonged to GH.

What was the tonnage of the AGYIMFRA?

The AGYIMFRA had a tonnage of 1514 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGYIMFRA?

The AGYIMFRA is classified as a stern trawler.

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