Cowreh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cowreh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 6 N,13 18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.100000
  • Longitude: -13.300000
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COWREH
Type barge
Flag SL
Tonnage 391
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1985
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.8.85 29.8.85 VESSEL SANK 3M OFF BANANA ISLANDS. REPORTED THAT POSN OF BARGE PRECLUDES ANY SALVAGE ATTEMPTS. ABANDONED 'AS LIES' AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 27.8.85). POSN 080600N, 131800W FOR FILING ONLY. SEE ALSO [41453] POSSIBLY THIS VESSEL.
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TEXACO AFRICA LTD. UNDER TOW OF A TEXACO TUG FREETOWN FOR NITTI. SANK IN TURBULENT WATERS OFF BANANA ISLANDS, SIERRA LEONE. (LL).

General Comments

SEE ALSO [41453]

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FAQ

Where is the COWREH wreck located?

The COWREH wreck is located at coordinates 8 6 N,13 18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COWREH?

The seabed around the COWREH lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the COWREH sink?

The COWREH sank on Jul 5, 1985.

When was the wreck of the COWREH discovered?

The wreck of the COWREH was discovered in 1985.

What country did the COWREH belong to?

The COWREH belonged to SL.

What cargo was the COWREH carrying?

The COWREH was carrying gas.

What was the tonnage of the COWREH?

The COWREH had a tonnage of 391 tons.

What type of wreck is the COWREH?

The COWREH is classified as a barge.

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