Despoula K Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Despoula k Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 30.409 N,10 56.868 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.506817
  • Longitude: -10.947800
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DESPOULA K
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 145.1 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 8.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 8497
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2012

Surveying Details

H4718/70 9.12.82 H4718/70 9.12.82 ST SIGHTED IN POSN 063020N 105700W FIXED BY RADAR & VISUAL BEARING. WK IS CLEARLY VISIBLE & RADAR CONSPIC & ACCORDING TO PILOT STRANDED ABOUT 1.5 MONTHS AGO. (MV E R BRUSSEL, HN DTD 23.10.82). INS AS STPA RADAR CONSPIC. - NM 2969/82. H3332/76 1.3.84 H3332/76 1.3.84 DESPOULA K GROUNDED 14 MILES N OF MONROVIA IN POSN 063024N 105718W. FIRMLY AGROUND OVER TWO-THIRDS OF LENGTH, ENGINE ROOM & HOLDS FLOODED. LYING BOWS TO SHORE, LISTING TO STARBOARD, DECKS AWASH. (LL 249). AMEND TO STPA RADAR CONSPIC. BR STD. 19.1.84 MV DESPOULA K EVENTUALLY BROKE HER BACK & SANK WHERE GROUNDED. (LL 19.1.84). MUST STILL BE VISIBLE DUE TO SIZE OF VESSEL AND LIES IN 2.5 FMS ONLY. NCA. 23.6.03 23.6.03 SHOWN AS ST (WRECK)(RA CONSPIC) ON BA 2478 [EDN DTD 8.12.89]. 16.9.12 16.9.12 [WGD] POSN: 0630.409N, 1056.868W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY SHORT BROS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKYSTAR CIA NAV. PASSAGE MONROVIA UNDER TOW FOR BREAKING UP IN YUGOSLAVIA. BROKE FREE FROM THE TOW AND RAN AGROUD 14 MILES N OF MONROVIA. LATER BROKE UP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DESPOULA K wreck located?

The DESPOULA K wreck is located at coordinates 6 30.409 N,10 56.868 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DESPOULA K?

The seabed around the DESPOULA K lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the DESPOULA K sink?

The DESPOULA K sank on Sep 2, 1982.

When was the wreck of the DESPOULA K discovered?

The wreck of the DESPOULA K was discovered in 1982.

What country did the DESPOULA K belong to?

The DESPOULA K belonged to GR.

What cargo was the DESPOULA K carrying?

The DESPOULA K was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the DESPOULA K?

The DESPOULA K had a tonnage of 8497 tons.

What type of wreck is the DESPOULA K?

The DESPOULA K is classified as a carrier.

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