Munisa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Munisa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 58.633 N,9 1.675 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.977217
  • Longitude: -9.027917
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MUNISA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 125.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5153
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 1992

Surveying Details

H4281/69 24.5.72 STRANDED WRECK LIES TO S OF SINU HBR. (LLOYDS 208 & CAPT SPARKS, OCEAN FLEETS LTD). REPUTED TO HAVE STRUCK UNCHARTED OBSTN, WITH LEAST DEPTH 7.5MTRS, 257DEGS, 9.3C FROM SINU BREAKWATER FG LT. VESSEL THEN BEACHED 130DEGS, 6C FROM BLUBARRA LT. (PORT DIRECTOR, GREENVILLE & MV FIAN HN DTD 4.5.72). H4281/69 8.6.72 POSN 055839N, 090139W APPROX, OR 126DEGS, 0.7M FROM MAIN LT BASED ON SHAKEY NARROW GUTTED 2 SHOT FIX. LIES THREE-QUARTERS SUBMERGED. (LIBERIAN REPORT OF INVESTIGATION OF GROUNDING [K6445]). INS AS STPA. - NM 233/74. 28.1.92 [WGD] POSN: 045838N, 090140.5W. NC 1980.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIEDAD COLONIZADORA DE GUINEA, SA. PASSAGE DOUALA FOR SANTANDER. WAS BEACHED HAVING BEEN HOLED BY STRIKING A ROCK SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING GREENVILLE. LEFT AS TOTAL LOSS, SALVAGE BEING IMPRACTICAL DUE TO STRONG CURRENTS & SHIFTING SANDS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MUNISA wreck located?

The MUNISA wreck is located at coordinates 4 58.633 N,9 1.675 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MUNISA?

The seabed around the MUNISA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the MUNISA sink?

The MUNISA sank on Apr 28, 1972.

When was the wreck of the MUNISA discovered?

The wreck of the MUNISA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the MUNISA belong to?

The MUNISA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the MUNISA carrying?

The MUNISA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MUNISA?

The MUNISA had a tonnage of 5153 tons.

What type of wreck is the MUNISA?

The MUNISA is classified as a steam ship.

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