Newebe 1 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Newebe 1 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
7 29.144 N,13 4.116 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.485733
  • Longitude: -13.068600
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag PA
Tonnage 131
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.8.76 9.8.76 SANK OFF CAPE ST ANN, SIERRA LEONE. (LL 7.8.76). H3332/76 2.8.85 H3332/76 2.8.85 NDW REPD IN 072905N, 130408W. (SIERRA LEONE PORT AUTHORITY, 28.6.85), INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 28.12.91 [WGD] POSN: 0729.144N, 1304.116W. NC 1363 [28.12.91].
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING ENGINE ROOM FIRE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 7 29.144 N,13 4.116 W
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FAQ

Where is the NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 7 29.144 N,13 4.116 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 5, 1976.

When was the wreck of the NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY)?

The NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 131 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY)?

The NEWEBE 1 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.