Mtwara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mtwara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 48.1 S,39 9.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -5.801667
  • Longitude: 39.165000
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MTWARA
Type merchant vessel
Flag TZ
Length 63.7 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 639
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 16, 1997

Surveying Details

HH120/351/01 9.7.90 HH120/351/01 9.7.90 SANK APPROXIMATELY 30M N OF ZANZIBAR. (LL, 2.7.90). NCA. HH120/351/01 8.8.90 HH120/351/01 8.8.90 SANK IN 054806S, 390954E APPROX. (DIR OF OPS, TANZANIAN HBRS, TLXS DTD 6 & 30.7.90). - NM 2348/90. HH465/350/01 29.4.91 HH465/350/01 29.4.91 BEST ESTIMATE FOR WK POSN IS 054806S, 391054E, 2.9M W OF TUMBATU ISLAND. (HBR MASTER, TANZANIAN HBRS AUTH, TLX 4.4.91). AMEND TO NDWPA IN NEW POSN. BR STD. 16.5.97 16.5.97 INFORMATION CONTAINED IN TANZANIAN HBRS AUTH TELEX 4.4.91 RE-ASSESSED IN CB5. POSN 054806S, 391054E DOES NOT PLOT 2.9M W OF TUMBATU I. TANZANIAN HBR AUTH TELEXES DTD 6 & 30.7.90 ACCEPTED. INS AS DWPA IN 054806S, 390954E [WGD]. NC 3310.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH TANZANIAN M TANKER BARGE UHURU. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MTWARA wreck located?

The MTWARA wreck is located at coordinates 5 48.1 S,39 9.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MTWARA?

The seabed around the MTWARA lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the MTWARA sink?

The MTWARA sank on Jun 29, 1990.

When was the wreck of the MTWARA discovered?

The wreck of the MTWARA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the MTWARA belong to?

The MTWARA belonged to TZ.

What was the tonnage of the MTWARA?

The MTWARA had a tonnage of 639 tons.

What type of wreck is the MTWARA?

The MTWARA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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