Falcon Glory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Falcon glory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 21.243 N,6 57.905 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.354050
  • Longitude: 6.965083
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FALCON GLORY
Type motor vessel
Flag NG
Length 151.2 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 8.2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 6532
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,timber
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1980
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2010

Surveying Details

H4614/78 12.6.80 H4614/78 12.6.80 ON 9.5.80 BURNT OUT HULK REMOVED FROM BONNY RIVER & GROUNDED IN 041948N, 065748E. POSN BY RADAR. SETTLED ON NE HEADING & VISIBLE OVER ENTIRE LENGTH. (MV AFRICA PALM, HN DTD 19.5.80). - NM 1402/80. H4614/78 14.8.80 H4614/78 14.8.80 WK BEACHED 252.5DEG, 2.6M FROM FOUCHE PT TOWER. (MV BORDER PELE, HN DTD 9.7.80). PRESUMABLY THE SAME WK, PLOTS IN 042128N, 065710E. WK COULD HAVE MOVED SINCE FIRST REPORT. H4614/78 11.12.80 H4614/78 11.12.80 BEACHED IN 042000N, 065800E. (NPA TNM 14/80). NCA. H4614/78 23.2.82 H4614/78 23.2.82 WK IS RA CONSPIC IN 042100N, 065742E. (MV TOURAINE, HN DTD 17.1.82). - NM 601/82. 7.5.10 SEP 2010/000073804 7.5.10 SHOWN IN 0421.243N, 0657.905E [WGD] ON PHOTOPLOT PG2530 [IMAGERY DTD JAN/DEC 2008 & JAN 2010, 1:60,000]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 16.8.10 16.8.10 WGD SHIFT RECALULATED FOR BA 3286. NOW SHOWN IN 0421.213N, 0657.945E [UND]. NE 3286.

Circumstances of loss

9.3.79 BUILT IN 1956 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN'S MASKIN-OG SKIBSBYGGERI, COPENHAGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FALCON LINE LTD. WAS BEACHED DURING 1980 AFTER BEING ABANDONED. DAMAGE & FIRE WAS THOUGHT TO BE CAUSED BY VANDALS, WHILST SHIP WAS LYING AT ANCHOR IN PORT HARCOURT ON 9.3.79. HER ENGINE-ROOM WAS SUBSEQUENTLY PARTIALLY FLOODED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the FALCON GLORY wreck located?

The FALCON GLORY wreck is located at coordinates 4 21.243 N,6 57.905 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FALCON GLORY?

The seabed around the FALCON GLORY lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the FALCON GLORY sink?

The FALCON GLORY sank on May 9, 1980.

When was the wreck of the FALCON GLORY discovered?

The wreck of the FALCON GLORY was discovered in 1980.

What country did the FALCON GLORY belong to?

The FALCON GLORY belonged to NG.

What cargo was the FALCON GLORY carrying?

The FALCON GLORY was carrying grain,timber.

What was the tonnage of the FALCON GLORY?

The FALCON GLORY had a tonnage of 6532 tons.

What type of wreck is the FALCON GLORY?

The FALCON GLORY is classified as a motor vessel.

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