Banzala 47-1X Wreck

Field Value
Banzala 47-1x Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 11.468 S,12 0.505 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.191133
  • Longitude: 12.008417
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BANZALA 47-1X
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Markers Y CYLINDRICAL BUOY, MO(U)Y 30S
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2014

Surveying Details

18.12.03 18.12.03 ABANDONED WELLHEAD SHOWN IN 0511.380S, 1200.450E [UND] ON CABINDA GULF OIL CO. RIG WORK PROGRAM DIAGRAM DTD 1998 [M3260]. INS AS FOUL. NE 3206. HH447/180/09 29.9.04 HH447/180/09 29.9.04 NOW OBSTN (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN 0511.40S, 1200.45E . (CABGOC). - NM 4485/04. HH447/180/09 02.11.04 HH447/180/09 02.11.04 OBSTN IDENTIFIED BY DIVERS AS BANZALA WELL 47-1X. CASING PIPE IS LEANING AT AN ANGLE OF 45/50 DEGS TOWARDS 280DEGS FROM ITS BASE ON THE SEABED. THE TOP IS APPROX 14 FT BELOW THE SURFACE, STATE OF TIDE NOT KNOWN. MARKED CLOSE S, [30FT] BY A YELLOW CYLINDRICAL BUOY MO(U)Y.30S.6M. (S REDIVO, AREA SUPERINTENDANT, MARINE OPERATIONS CABGOC, E MAILS DTD 31.10.04 & 1.11.04). RETAIN AS OBSTN (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED), INS BUOY. - NM 5320/04. 11.2.14 SEP 2013/000278615 11.2.14 [WGD] POSN: 0511.4678S, 1200.5046E [WGD]. (CHEVRON AFRICA-MIDDLE EAST DRAWING). NC 3291.

General Comments

CASING PIPE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 5 11.468 S,12 0.505 E
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FAQ

Where is the BANZALA 47-1X wreck located?

The BANZALA 47-1X wreck is located at coordinates 5 11.468 S,12 0.505 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BANZALA 47-1X?

The seabed around the BANZALA 47-1X lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BANZALA 47-1X discovered?

The wreck of the BANZALA 47-1X was discovered in 1998.

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