Bantema Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bantema Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
5 39.45 N,0 3.35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.657500
  • Longitude: 0.055833
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BANTEMA
Type stern trawler
Flag GH
Length 72.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1083
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3332/76 23.1.84 H3332/76 23.1.84 SANK IN 053927N, 000321E. NOT MARKED. (GHANA NM 2/83). INS AS DW. - NM 349/84. 24.9.07 SEP 2007/000066566 24.9.07. WK, UNDEFINED, SHOWN ON SURVEY. (PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL FOR TEMA OFFSHORE MOORING LTD, LTR DTD 6.9.07). RETAIN AS DW IN EXISTING POSN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 1984

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE IN TEMA HARBOUR. WAS TOWED OUT OF PORT AND SANK 2.75M FROM HBR ENTRANCE. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 39.45 N,0 3.35 E
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FAQ

Where is the BANTEMA wreck located?

The BANTEMA wreck is located at coordinates 5 39.45 N,0 3.35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BANTEMA?

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

When did the BANTEMA sink?

The BANTEMA sank on Jul 25, 1983.

When was the wreck of the BANTEMA discovered?

The wreck of the BANTEMA was discovered in 1983.

What country did the BANTEMA belong to?

The BANTEMA belonged to GH.

What was the tonnage of the BANTEMA?

The BANTEMA had a tonnage of 1083 tons.

What type of wreck is the BANTEMA?

The BANTEMA is classified as a stern trawler.