Oil Supervisor (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Oil supervisor (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 39.4 S,8 49.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.656667
  • Longitude: 8.819167
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY)
Type tug
Flag PA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1985
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2006

Surveying Details

H5309/79 2.6.86 H5309/79 2.6.86 SANK BY THE STERN ABOUT 3M FROM PORT GENTIL QUAY IN 17FMS. NO DANGER TO TRAFFIC. NO POSSIBILITY OF REFLOATING. BUOYED. (LL, 27, 30.12.86 & 12.4.86). NCA YET HH432/351/01 20.1.92 HH432/351/01 20.1.92 WK, COVERED WITH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 003924S, 084908E. (FRENCH NM 91 49 43). INS AS DW. - NM 349/92. HH444/420/01 16.3.95 HH444/420/01 16.3.95 REPORTED NOT LOCATED DURING RECENT SURVEY BY OIL COMPANY ELF-GABON. (MV DEE SERVICE, HN DTD 25.02.95). NCA. HH444/420/03 28.9.05 HH444/420/03 28.9.05 NOW WK 23MTRS IN 0039.40S, 0849.15E [UND]. (FRENCH NM 37/85/05). - NM 5037/05. 29.8.06 29.8.06 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7584 [INT 2924] [2006 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW FROM SOYO, ANGOLA, TO PORT GENTIL.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 0 39.4 S,8 49.15 E
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FAQ

Where is the OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 0 39.4 S,8 49.15 E.

How deep is the OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 0 39.4 S,8 49.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY) sink?

The OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 24, 1985.

When was the wreck of the OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY) belonged to PA.

What type of wreck is the OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY)?

The OIL SUPERVISOR (PROBABLY) is classified as a tug.

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