Dahomey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status existence doubtful
Dahomey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 48.64 N,7 11.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.810667
  • Longitude: -7.191667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAHOMEY
Tonnage 5851
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2025

Surveying Details

H01665/43 26.6.43 ST IN 334842N, 071130W, OR 055DEGS, 6.1M FROM MANSURIA MINARET [334500N, 071800W APPROX]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 1264/43. H01665/43 8.7.57 SHOWN IN 334848N, 071142W, OR 055DEGS, 6.35M FROM MANSURIA MINARET, ON FR 6143. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 16.12.76 PRE 1954 POSN - 334852N, 071129W. JUNE 1954 - WK UNCOVERS IN 334848N, 071136W. (FR WK RECORDS). 16.5.83 STILL SHOWN ON FR 6143 [1971 EDN - CORRECT TO 1982]. 10.2.87 ST SHOWN IN 334930N, 071130W APPROX ON SP 979 [1982 EDN, 1:1M]. NCA. 21.6.90 SHOWN AS ST IN 334848N, 071136W [MER] ON NC 856. 9.2.10 SHOWN AS ST ED ON FRENCH 7702 [NC DTD 2009, 1:143,000]. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the DAHOMEY wreck located?

The DAHOMEY wreck is located at coordinates 33 48.64 N,7 11.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAHOMEY?

The seabed around the DAHOMEY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DAHOMEY discovered?

The wreck of the DAHOMEY was discovered in 1943.

What was the tonnage of the DAHOMEY?

The DAHOMEY had a tonnage of 5851 tons.

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