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
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 1995

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.

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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