Kassamba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kassamba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 14.57 N,8 55.29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.242833
  • Longitude: -8.921500
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KASSAMBA
Type motor vessel
Flag AO
Length 125 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 8374
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2001

Surveying Details

H5087/77 23.4.85 H5087/77 23.4.85 SANK IN 411430N, 085512W APPROX, IN ABOUT 65MTRS. (LL 27.3.85). INS AS USC PA 30MTRS. BR STD. H5087/77 10.6.85 H5087/77 10.6.85 TO BE LEFT 'AS LIES'. (LL 7.6.85). NFA. 3.3.01 3.3.01 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 24201 [1ST EDN JULY 1999][LARGEST SCALE]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 3634. HH363/410/04 9.4.01 HH363/410/04 9.4.01 NO INFORMATION HELD ON THIS WK. (PORTUGESE HO, FAX DTD 2.4.01). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1977, SANK APPROX 4M OFF PORTUGUESE COAST AFTER TAKING IN WATER, WHILST EN-ROUTE CADIZ TO LUANDA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LINHAS MARITIMAS DE ANGOLA UEE.

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FAQ

Where is the KASSAMBA wreck located?

The KASSAMBA wreck is located at coordinates 41 14.57 N,8 55.29 W.

How deep is the KASSAMBA and where exactly is it located?

The KASSAMBA lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 41 14.57 N,8 55.29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KASSAMBA?

The seabed around the KASSAMBA lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the KASSAMBA sink?

The KASSAMBA sank on Mar 26, 1985.

When was the wreck of the KASSAMBA discovered?

The wreck of the KASSAMBA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the KASSAMBA belong to?

The KASSAMBA belonged to AO.

What cargo was the KASSAMBA carrying?

The KASSAMBA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KASSAMBA?

The KASSAMBA had a tonnage of 8374 tons.

What type of wreck is the KASSAMBA?

The KASSAMBA is classified as a motor vessel.

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