Frio Atlantic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Frio atlantic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 30.833 N,5 44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.513883
  • Longitude: 5.733333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRIO ATLANTIC
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 82.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1648
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2511/80 31.12.88 AGROUND NEAR WARRI PORT. BEING SYSTEMATICALLY STRIPPED. (LL 31.12.88). NCA. HH432/351/01 5.10.89 CONFIRMED TOTAL LOSS, ABANDONED AS LIES. (LL 2.10.89).
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2019

Circumstances of loss

HAD FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM. WAS TOWED TO WARRI PORT FOR DISCHARGE OF CARGO AND THEN GROUNDED. BELIEVED TOTAL LOSS.

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FAQ

Where is the FRIO ATLANTIC wreck located?

The FRIO ATLANTIC wreck is located at coordinates 5 30.833 N,5 44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRIO ATLANTIC?

The seabed around the FRIO ATLANTIC lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FRIO ATLANTIC discovered?

The wreck of the FRIO ATLANTIC was discovered in 1988.

What country did the FRIO ATLANTIC belong to?

The FRIO ATLANTIC belonged to PA.

What cargo was the FRIO ATLANTIC carrying?

The FRIO ATLANTIC was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the FRIO ATLANTIC?

The FRIO ATLANTIC had a tonnage of 1648 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRIO ATLANTIC?

The FRIO ATLANTIC is classified as a carrier.

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