Cape Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cape coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 5.139 N,1 39.484 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.085650
  • Longitude: 1.658067
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPE COAST
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 88.4 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 2625
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1979
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2011

Surveying Details

16.7.79 16.7.79 REPORTED SANK OFF LOME IN 50MTRS DEPTH. (LL, 14.7.79). NCA YET. H3332/76 2.10.79 H3332/76 2.10.79 NDW IN 060454N, 013930E. (BREST NM 79 35 40). BR STD. 19.10.81 19.10.81 NDW SHOWN IN 060454N, 013930E ON US 57100 [1981 EDN]. NFA. 27.1.10 27.1.10 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7187 [INT 2087] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:1,000,000, ADOPTION]. NE 595. 5.9.11 SEP 2011/000134202 5.9.11 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS IN 0605.139N, 0139.484E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7787 [2011 EDN, 1:350,000].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1949 BY ARDROSSAN DOCKYARD LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEVEN SEAS TRADING CO. PASSAGE KPEME, TOGO. FOR LAGOS. SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CAPE COAST wreck located?

The CAPE COAST wreck is located at coordinates 6 5.139 N,1 39.484 E.

How deep is the CAPE COAST and where exactly is it located?

The CAPE COAST lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 6 5.139 N,1 39.484 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPE COAST?

The seabed around the CAPE COAST lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the CAPE COAST sink?

The CAPE COAST sank on Jul 7, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CAPE COAST discovered?

The wreck of the CAPE COAST was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CAPE COAST belong to?

The CAPE COAST belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CAPE COAST carrying?

The CAPE COAST was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the CAPE COAST?

The CAPE COAST had a tonnage of 2625 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPE COAST?

The CAPE COAST is classified as a motor vessel.

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