Altair Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Altair Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 45.275 N,1 58.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.754583
  • Longitude: -1.978333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALTAIR
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 78.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1363
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Surveying Details

H6320/59 4.10.66 H6320/59 4.10.66 ST IN 044450N, 015900W. (TAKORADI NM 5/66). - NM 1859/66. H6320/59 28.10.66 H6320/59 28.10.66 ST, CONSPIC, IN 044534N, 015845W. (GNS KETA HN 3/66). - NM 2042/66. H6320/59 31.7.67 H6320/59 31.7.67 WK NO LONGER ST, DW EXISTS IN 044534N, 015845W. (GNS KETA, LTR DTD 25.7.67). AMEND TO DW. - NM 1427/67. H2995/71 17.5.79 H2995/71 17.5.79 POSN OVERFLOWN SEVERAL TIMES & COASTLINE NEARBY WALKED OVER. NO SIGN OF WK. PRESUMED TO HAVE BROKEN UP & SLIPPED INTO DEEPER WATER. THAT STRETCH OF COAST IS SUBJECT TO HEAVY SWELL & AREA NOT SOUNDED. (HMS HERALD, HI 30/78). NCA. 14.7.03 14.7.03 FILING POSN AMENDED TO 0445.275N, 0158.700W [UND] TO AGREE WITH BA 3113 [NE DTD 24.3.95]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY NYLANDS VERLSTED, OSLO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TALAMANCA LTD. PASSAGE MESSINA FOR NIGERIA. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF ACHOWA POINT, GHANA. ABANDONED WHEN HOLDS & ENGINE ROOM BECAME FLOODED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALTAIR wreck located?

The ALTAIR wreck is located at coordinates 4 45.275 N,1 58.7 W.

When did the ALTAIR sink?

The ALTAIR sank on Sep 11, 1966.

When was the wreck of the ALTAIR discovered?

The wreck of the ALTAIR was discovered in 1966.

What country did the ALTAIR belong to?

The ALTAIR belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ALTAIR carrying?

The ALTAIR was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the ALTAIR?

The ALTAIR had a tonnage of 1363 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALTAIR?

The ALTAIR is classified as a steam ship.

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