Lady Chilel Jawara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lady chilel jawara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 28.1 N,15 37.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.468333
  • Longitude: -15.631667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY CHILEL JAWARA
Type ferry
Flag GM
Length 45.7 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 702
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 16, 1988

Surveying Details

H1273/82 19.12.84 SANK OFF DEVIL'S POINT, NR BALLINGHO. (LL 10.12.84). H2781/80 22.4.87 WRECK, WITH MASTS VISIBLE, IN POSN 132800N, 153748W. (MV SWIFT TRADER, HN 6.3.87). INS AS DWPA MASTS. - NM 1398/87. H2220/87 26.6.87 WK, PARTLY SUBMERGED, IN 132748N, 153748W. SOON TO BE MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, FL(2) 10S. (GAMBIA PORTS AUTH'Y, TLX 30.4.87). AMEND TO ST WITH BUOY. - NM 2114/87. H2220/87 4.12.87 POSN OF WK IS 348 DEG, 0.3 MILE FROM CHARTED POSN. BUOY HAS BEEN REMOVED. (M R GADD, MV CELTIC AMBASSADOR, 5.11.87). NCA YET. H2220/87 16.5.88 POSN NOW AS REPD BY PASSING VESSELS. BUOY HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY WITHDRAWN. (GAMBIA PORTS AUTH. TELEX 8047, 12.4.88). AMEND POSN. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1648/88. HH423/400/01 19.12.89 EXISTS IN POSN 132754N, 153745W. (GAMBIA PORTS AUTHORITY, 23.11.89). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ON ITS WEEKLY VOYAGE BANJUL TO BASSE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 13 28.1 N,15 37.9 W
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FAQ

Where is the LADY CHILEL JAWARA wreck located?

The LADY CHILEL JAWARA wreck is located at coordinates 13 28.1 N,15 37.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY CHILEL JAWARA?

The seabed around the LADY CHILEL JAWARA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the LADY CHILEL JAWARA sink?

The LADY CHILEL JAWARA sank on Dec 7, 1984.

When was the wreck of the LADY CHILEL JAWARA discovered?

The wreck of the LADY CHILEL JAWARA was discovered in 1984.

What country did the LADY CHILEL JAWARA belong to?

The LADY CHILEL JAWARA belonged to GM.

What was the tonnage of the LADY CHILEL JAWARA?

The LADY CHILEL JAWARA had a tonnage of 702 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY CHILEL JAWARA?

The LADY CHILEL JAWARA is classified as a ferry.

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