Baby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Baby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 5 S,48 3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -22.083333
  • Longitude: 48.050000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BABY
Type motor vessel
Length 65.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 381
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3833/72 19.12.88 H3833/72 19.12.88 AGROUND ON SANDY BOTTOM, 5 KM N OF MANAKARA, MADAGASCAR. (LL 15.10.88). PHYSICALLY UNSALVABLE. MOST OF CARGO DISCHARGED. (LL 15.11.88). NCA YET. HH465/350/01 2.6.89 HH465/350/01 2.6.89 STRANDED APPROX 4 MILES N OF MANAKARA. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 6.5.89). INS AS ST IN 220500S, 480300E. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 1995

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND.

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FAQ

Where is the BABY wreck located?

The BABY wreck is located at coordinates 22 5 S,48 3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BABY?

The seabed around the BABY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BABY discovered?

The wreck of the BABY was discovered in 1988.

What cargo was the BABY carrying?

The BABY was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the BABY?

The BABY had a tonnage of 381 tons.

What type of wreck is the BABY?

The BABY is classified as a motor vessel.

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