Anabela Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Anabela Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 15 N,16 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.250000
  • Longitude: -16.916667
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANABELA
Type motor vessel
Flag HN
Tonnage 497
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1982
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Surveying Details

H4718/70 20.1.83 STRANDED IN APPROX 141500N, 173500W. (LL, 29.12.82, 4,1.83). NCA. 25.1.83 DIVERS REPORT VESSEL STUCK ON ROCKS, BOTH HOLDS AND ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. (LLOYDS VOL. 251) 18.6.03 RECORD REVIEWED. POSN AMENDED TO 1415.0N, 1655.0W TO PLOT IN SHALLOW WATER. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

29.12.82 PASSAGE BARCELONA FOR DAKAR. GROUNDED NEAR DAKAR. CREW SAFE. (LL, 29.12.82, 4,1.83)

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FAQ

Where is the ANABELA wreck located?

The ANABELA wreck is located at coordinates 14 15 N,16 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANABELA?

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

When did the ANABELA sink?

The ANABELA sank on Dec 23, 1982.

When was the wreck of the ANABELA discovered?

The wreck of the ANABELA was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ANABELA belong to?

The ANABELA belonged to HN.

What cargo was the ANABELA carrying?

The ANABELA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ANABELA?

The ANABELA had a tonnage of 497 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANABELA?

The ANABELA is classified as a motor vessel.

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