Kwame Saabi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Kwame saabi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 52.35 N,1 45.087 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.872500
  • Longitude: -1.751450
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KWAME SAABI
Type fishing vessel
Flag GH
Length 29 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2011

Surveying Details

H3332/76 4.12.85 H3332/76 4.12.85 AGROUND ON ROCKS IN 045212N, 014506W. LISTING TO STBD WITH KEEL EXPOSED. (LL, 11.11.85, GHANA PA NM 2/85 TAKORADI). INS AS ST. - NM 3339/85. H3332/76 22.1.86 H3332/76 22.1.86 LIES ON STBD SIDE. AFTER MAST HAS FALLEN AND SWELL BREAKS CONTINUOUSLY OVER VESSEL. ANCHORS HOLDING. TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 27.12.85). NFA. 27.1.10 27.1.10 [WGD] POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 0452.367N, 0145.119W. NE 3113. 13.6.10 13.6.10 [WGD] POSN: 0452.350N, 0145.087W. NE 3102.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND, DUE TO RADAR FAILURE & ROUGH SEAS. ABANDONNED & DECLARED CTL. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 4 52.35 N,1 45.087 W
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FAQ

Where is the KWAME SAABI wreck located?

The KWAME SAABI wreck is located at coordinates 4 52.35 N,1 45.087 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KWAME SAABI?

The seabed around the KWAME SAABI lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the KWAME SAABI sink?

The KWAME SAABI sank on Nov 1, 1985.

When was the wreck of the KWAME SAABI discovered?

The wreck of the KWAME SAABI was discovered in 1985.

What country did the KWAME SAABI belong to?

The KWAME SAABI belonged to GH.

What was the tonnage of the KWAME SAABI?

The KWAME SAABI had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the KWAME SAABI?

The KWAME SAABI is classified as a fishing vessel.

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