Dora Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 14.68 N,4 0.35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.244667
  • Longitude: -4.005833
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DORA
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 157.9 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 9.1
Orientation 147
Tonnage 9482
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1971
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2025

Surveying Details

H2994/71 19.5.72 STRANDED WITH BOW 253DEG, 2.30C, STERN 231DEG, 2.15C, FROM GP.OCC.BW LT, PORT ABIDJAN. (PARIS NM 72 17 22). INS AS STF IN 051424.5N, 040021.5W. LC 3093. H2994/71 28.6.72 POSN GIVEN AS 245DEG, 4C FROM BW LT. (SS KREBSIA, HN MAY '72) NCA, CONSIDER POSN TO BE 2C IN ERROR. H3934/65 5.7.72 STRANDED WK CLOSE W OF GP.OCC BW LT. (SS PARTULA, HN 12.6.72). H2994/71 14.9.72 POSN CONFIRMED AS 051425N, 040022W. HDG 130DEG. ABOUT 500FT LONG. (MV VOLTA VIRTUE, HN). H3934/65 11.12.72 CONFIRMED STERN IS 261DEG, 1450FT; FUNNEL 257.75DEG, 1400FT; AND BOW 241.25DEG, 1270FT FROM LT. (SS PLATIDIA; SS HEMITROCHUS, HNS 1972) NCA. H2193/73 15.3.73 POSN: 262.5DEG, 1420FT FROM GP.OCC(2)R LT AND 138DEG, 3880FT FROM REAR LT. RADAR CONSPIC. (SS PLAGIOLA, HN 25.2.73). AMEND HDG, BOWS 147DEGS. CHART AS ST CONSPIC - NM 682/73. H3789/79 26.6.79 REPD AS STILL CONSPICUOUS BUT BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY LESS SO. (DIRECTOR GENERAL, PORT OF ABIDJAN, 26.6.79). H3332/76 17.2.81 WK NOW SCATTERED AND ONLY PART REMAINS IN SURF. POSN IS JUST IN CORNER OF BEACH AND THE BREAKWATER. (SMIT-LLOYD 114, HN 7.1.81). DELETE LEGEND 'RA CONSPIC'. R/S. H3332/76 15.11.82 ONLY HULL NOW PARTIALLY VISIBLE. (MT TEXACO GHENT, HN 26.9.82). DELETE 'RA CONSPIC' - NM 2970/82. HH428/410/01 23.9.92 WK NO LONGER EXISTS (?NO LONGER VISIBLE). (HMS HERALD, HN 26.6.92) AMEND TO DW. NE 3093. 23.6.01 SHOWN AS DW IN 0514.692N, 0400.340W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7576 [1997 EDN]. NC 3103.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1959 BY BREMER VULKAN, VEGESACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATLANTIC SHIPPING INC. PASSAGE SASSANDRA FOR VALENCIAL. RAN AGROUND IN THICK FOG AT ENTRANCE TO VRIDI CANAL. HOLDS FLOODED AND ABANDONED AS CTL TO IVORY COAST GOVERNMENT. (MSD & LL).

General Comments

UK NM 1650/25

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FAQ

Where is the DORA wreck located?

The DORA wreck is located at coordinates 5 14.68 N,4 0.35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DORA?

The seabed around the DORA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the DORA sink?

The DORA sank on Aug 23, 1971.

When was the wreck of the DORA discovered?

The wreck of the DORA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the DORA belong to?

The DORA belonged to LR.

What cargo was the DORA carrying?

The DORA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the DORA?

The DORA had a tonnage of 9482 tons.

What type of wreck is the DORA?

The DORA is classified as a motor vessel.

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