Napetco I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Napetco i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 29.623 N,13 14.773 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.493717
  • Longitude: -13.246217
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAPETCO I
Type tanker
Flag SL
Length 73.7 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 3.6
Tonnage 1105
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2022

Surveying Details

HH426/410/02 4.4.00 HH426/410/02 4.4.00 CAPSIZED AND LIES IN 0829.64N, 1314.72W [UND]. LIES ON PORT SIDE AND IS VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. (SIERRA LEONE PORTS AUTHORITY, FAX DTD 31.3.00). INS AS ST. - NM 1982/00. HH090/956/01 19.3.02 HH090/956/01 19.3.02 LOCATED IN 0829.578N, 1314.705W [WGD]. LIES ON PORT SIDE NEXT TO POWER STATION JETTY. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 956). NCA. RSDRA2022000193202 15.8.22 PG10506 NO LONGER SHOWS WRECK. OBSERVING IMAGERY OVER THE YEARS, IT CAN BE SEEN THAT THE WRECK IS BREAKING UP IN 0829.623N, 1314.773W [WGD]. UNKNOWN IF WRECK HAS BEEN LIFTED OR COMPLETELY BROKEN UP BUT PRUDENT TO KEEP. (PG10506). AMEND ST WK IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969. NOTED IN LR AS DAMAGED IN HOSTILITIES IN 9.97.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS PORT SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 8 29.623 N,13 14.773 W
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FAQ

Where is the NAPETCO I wreck located?

The NAPETCO I wreck is located at coordinates 8 29.623 N,13 14.773 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NAPETCO I?

The seabed around the NAPETCO I lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NAPETCO I discovered?

The wreck of the NAPETCO I was discovered in 2000.

What country did the NAPETCO I belong to?

The NAPETCO I belonged to SL.

What was the tonnage of the NAPETCO I?

The NAPETCO I had a tonnage of 1105 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAPETCO I?

The NAPETCO I is classified as a tanker.

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