Ankasa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Ankasa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 37.95 N,0 0.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.632500
  • Longitude: 0.012500
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANKASA
Type trawler
Length 54.2 m
Width 9.3 m
Tonnage 618
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2010

Surveying Details

16.1.78 16.1.78 WK IN 053757N, 000045E APPROX. SANK AT QUAY WHILE BEING DISMANTLED AT TEMA SHIPYARD. NO INTEREST SHOWN IN RAISING WRECK & IT REPRESENTS A HAZARD TO DRY DOCK ENTRANCE. (LL, 14.1.78). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 21.6.78 21.6.78 DRY DOCK ENTRANCE STILL BLOCKED BY SUNKEN TRAWLER. EXPECTED OPENING TIME MID JULY 1978. (LL, 21.6.78). 8.2.79 8.2.79 TRAWLER BROKEN IN PIECES OUTSIDE TEMA DRY DOCK. THREE VESSELS STILL TRAPPED INSIDE AND NOT LIKELY TO MOVE IN FORESEEABLE FUTURE. (LL, 8.2.79) 13.3.79 13.3.79 DRY DOCK REOPENED. (LL, 12.3.79) HH429/800/01 9.8.89 HH429/800/01 9.8.89 CONFIRMED ALL WRECKS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM AREA WITHIN TEMA PORT BREAKWATER. (HECATE HN 4/84 DTD 27.6.89)

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FAQ

Where is the ANKASA wreck located?

The ANKASA wreck is located at coordinates 5 37.95 N,0 0.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANKASA?

The seabed around the ANKASA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ANKASA discovered?

The wreck of the ANKASA was discovered in 1978.

What was the tonnage of the ANKASA?

The ANKASA had a tonnage of 618 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANKASA?

The ANKASA is classified as a trawler.

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