Fulani Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Fulani Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
8 29.645 N,13 18.505 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 8.494083
- Longitude: -13.308417
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FULANI |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
113.1 m |
| Width |
14.9 m |
| Draught |
6.7 |
| Tonnage |
3731 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
timber,oil
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 3, 1914
|
| Original Detection Year |
1921 |
| Last Detection Year |
2001 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 30, 2004 |
Surveying Details
H4465/21 20.7.21 H4465/21 20.7.21 AGROUND AND V CONSPIC ON CARPENTER RK. TRUE BRG OF WK (CENTRE OF FUNNEL) FROM ABERDEEN HILL TRIG STN 260 DEG 50 MIN 25 SEC; DISTANCE 7539FT. (HMS THISTLE). INS AS ST (CONSPIC) IN 082953N, 131824W. - NM 1421/21. H6782/27 18.10.27 H6782/27 18.10.27 STILL SHOWS NO SIGN OF BREAKING UP. (HMS DELPHINIUM, REMARK BOOK, 1927). H1309/37 10.4.37 H1309/37 10.4.37 WK NO LONGER CONSPIC. (HMS ROCHESTER, REMARK BOOK). DELETE CONSPIC. H2578/58 21.11.60 H2578/58 21.11.60 ONLY THE SHIP'S BOILER REMAINS VISIBLE. (HMS BERMUDA, HN 15/60). INS LEGEND 'BOILER'. H3139/70 4.12.78 H3139/70 4.12.78 WK REPD AS RA (CONSPIC). (HAMBURG NM 4344/78). NCA. H3139/70 1.2.79 H3139/70 1.2.79 THE ONLY WRECKAGE REMAINING IS THE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, NOT THE BOILER. IT SHOWS ON RADAR. (SIERRA LEONE HARBOUR MASTER, 19.12.78). H3139/70 8.2.79 H3139/70 8.2.79 INS AS ST (BOILER), RA (CONSPIC), IN 082938N, 131830W. NC 625 - NC 4. H4930/87 27.10.87 H4930/87 27.10.87 WK IS ACCURATELY CHARTED AND SERVES AS A USEFUL MARK WHEN ENTERING HARBOUR. (FLEET PORT GUIDE, FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, OCT 1986). HH090/956/01 19.3.02 HH090/956/01 19.3.02 CONFIRMED IN CHARTED POSN. PROMIENT FEATURE MARKING CARPENTER ROCK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 956). NCA. 8.5.03 SHOWN IN 0829.645N, 1318.505W [WGD] ON BA 625 [EDN 3 DTD 8.5.03].
Circumstances of loss
WRECKED ON CARPENTER ROCK.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
8 29.645 N,13 18.505 W
Fulani on Wreck Map
Fulani Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the FULANI wreck located?
The FULANI wreck is located at coordinates 8 29.645 N,13 18.505 W.
How deep is the seabed around the FULANI?
The seabed around the FULANI lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When did the FULANI sink?
The FULANI sank on Jun 3, 1914.
When was the wreck of the FULANI discovered?
The wreck of the FULANI was discovered in 1921.
What country did the FULANI belong to?
The FULANI belonged to GB.
What cargo was the FULANI carrying?
The FULANI was carrying timber,oil.
What was the tonnage of the FULANI?
The FULANI had a tonnage of 3731 tons.
What type of wreck is the FULANI?
The FULANI is classified as a steam ship.