Bauhinia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bauhinia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 45 S,5 51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -19.750000
  • Longitude: 5.850000
Water Depth 4369 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BAUHINIA
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 109.7 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3597
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,minerals,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.2.75 WK IN 194500S, 055100E, 450M OFF SW AFRICA. (LL VOL. 219). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY KURE ZOSENSHO, KURE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAUHINIA SHIPPING CO, S.A. PASSAGE MACUSE, MOZAMBIQUE FOR BARCELONA. ABANDONED BY HER CREW AFTER CATCHING FIRE. BURNT FROM STEM TO STERN & SUNK 2 DAYS LATER. ALL CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the BAUHINIA wreck located?

The BAUHINIA wreck is located at coordinates 19 45 S,5 51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BAUHINIA?

The seabed around the BAUHINIA lies at approximately 4369 meters deep.

When did the BAUHINIA sink?

The BAUHINIA sank on Jan 29, 1975.

When was the wreck of the BAUHINIA discovered?

The wreck of the BAUHINIA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the BAUHINIA belong to?

The BAUHINIA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BAUHINIA carrying?

The BAUHINIA was carrying foodstuffs: solid,minerals,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the BAUHINIA?

The BAUHINIA had a tonnage of 3597 tons.

What type of wreck is the BAUHINIA?

The BAUHINIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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