Lilly B Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Lilly b Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
6 25.4 N,3 24.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.423333
  • Longitude: 3.406950
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LILLY B
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Tonnage 2962
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.2.77 AGROUND AT WIL MOT PT. (LL, 12.2.77) POSN 062524N, 032425E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA YET. 16.4.77 STILL AGROUND AS AT 30.3.77. (LL, 16.4.77) NCA. 26.10.77 REFLOATED & CARGO DISCHARGED INTO LIGHTERS. RENAMED AGAPI III, ARRIVED ABIDJAN 3.8.77. (LLOYDS VOL.229 & LL, 26.10.77) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2006

Circumstances of loss

12.2.77 VESSEL BROKE ANCHOR CABLE WHILE LYING IN LAGOS POOL AND DRIFTED AGROUND AT WILMOT PT. (LL, 12.2.77)

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FAQ

Where is the LILLY B wreck located?

The LILLY B wreck is located at coordinates 6 25.4 N,3 24.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LILLY B?

The seabed around the LILLY B lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the LILLY B sink?

The LILLY B sank on Jan 28, 1977.

When was the wreck of the LILLY B discovered?

The wreck of the LILLY B was discovered in 1977.

What country did the LILLY B belong to?

The LILLY B belonged to GR.

What cargo was the LILLY B carrying?

The LILLY B was carrying vehicles,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the LILLY B?

The LILLY B had a tonnage of 2962 tons.

What type of wreck is the LILLY B?

The LILLY B is classified as a motor vessel.