Bolama Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bolama Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 34.214 N,9 27.266 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.570233
  • Longitude: -9.454433
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOLAMA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GW
Length 38.1 m
Tonnage 244
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH363/350/02 6.3.92 HH363/350/02 6.3.92 LOCATED BY SURVEY VESSEL 'AURIGA', POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY VIDEO SENSOR, APPROX 8.5 MILES S OF CABO RASO, IN GEN DEPTH 130MTRS. (LL 7.2.92). NCA. HH363/350/02 3.4.92 HH363/350/02 3.4.92 NDW IN 383417.5N, 092711W [EUR]. (LISBON NM 65/92). BR STD. 6.3.95 6.3.95 NDW WITH LEGEND 'N/M BOLAMA' SHOWN IN 383412N, 092712W ON PORTUGUESE 37 [2ND EDN 1994]. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 3834.214N, 0927.266W.
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2012

Circumstances of loss

11.12.91 REPORTED MISSING WHILE CARRYING OUT TRIALS AFTER MINOR REPAIRS AND FITTING NEW FISHING EQUIPMENT AT LISBON. VESSEL BUILT 1969, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GUIPAL COMPLEXO FIGORIFICO DE BOLOLA. (LL 6 & 11.12.91).

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FAQ

Where is the BOLAMA wreck located?

The BOLAMA wreck is located at coordinates 38 34.214 N,9 27.266 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOLAMA?

The seabed around the BOLAMA lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the BOLAMA sink?

The BOLAMA sank on Dec 4, 1991.

When was the wreck of the BOLAMA discovered?

The wreck of the BOLAMA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the BOLAMA belong to?

The BOLAMA belonged to GW.

What was the tonnage of the BOLAMA?

The BOLAMA had a tonnage of 244 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOLAMA?

The BOLAMA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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