Frihav Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Frihav Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 54.63 N,9 9.59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.910500
  • Longitude: -9.159833
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRIHAV
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 65.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.4
Tonnage 1098
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1998
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2024

Surveying Details

10.3.99 10.3.99 VESSEL AGROUND AT PUNTA GALERA, S OF CORCUBION. REFLOATING ATTEMPTS FAILED. (LL, 16.12.98). NCA, POSN 4254.700N, 0909.500W [EUR] FOR FILING ONLY. 10.3.99 10.3.99 REMAINS AGROUND. BUNKERS DISCHARGED BUT MUCH PILFERING HAS TAKEN PLACE. UNLIKELY TO BE REFLOATED. (LL, 20.12.98). 10.3.99 10.3.99 STILL AGROUND. LOCATION IS VERY OPEN TO SW WINDS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT VESSEL MAY BREAK UP. (LL, 31.12.98). 10.3.99 10.3.99 VESSEL BROKE IN TWO IN WINTER GALES. STERN SECTION SANK BEYOND ANY CHANCE OF SALVAGE. FWD SECTION HAS BEEN SOLD TO BREAKERS, BUT IT MAY BE BROKEN UP COMPLETELY BY BAD WEATHER. (LL, 29.1.99). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT 1978, GROUNDED AFTER ERROR IN HANDLING BY FIRST OFFICER. LATER BROKE UP AND SANK. INBOUND FOR CEE, NEAR CORCUBION, TO LOAD FERROMANGANESE. (LLOYDS).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the FRIHAV wreck located?

The FRIHAV wreck is located at coordinates 42 54.63 N,9 9.59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRIHAV?

The seabed around the FRIHAV lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the FRIHAV sink?

The FRIHAV sank on Dec 13, 1998.

When was the wreck of the FRIHAV discovered?

The wreck of the FRIHAV was discovered in 1998.

What country did the FRIHAV belong to?

The FRIHAV belonged to CY.

What cargo was the FRIHAV carrying?

The FRIHAV was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FRIHAV?

The FRIHAV had a tonnage of 1098 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRIHAV?

The FRIHAV is classified as a carrier.

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