Petro Bouscat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Petro bouscat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 29 N,9 44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.483333
  • Longitude: 9.733333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name PETRO BOUSCAT
Type tanker
Flag FR
Tonnage 489
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2019

Surveying Details

22.6.79 VESSEL REPORTED AGROUND IN 032900N, 094400E, 100MTRS FROM SHORE IN SANAGA RIVER. (LLOYDS VOLS.236). VESSEL REPORTED TO BE TOTAL LOSS AND NO ATTEMPTS TO SALVAGE WILL BE MADE. (LLOYDS VOLS.237). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PORT GENTIL FOR DOUALA. GROUNDED S OF SANANGA RIVER AND WAS LATER ABANDONED. CREW SAFE. (LLOYDS VOLS.236,237)

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FAQ

Where is the PETRO BOUSCAT wreck located?

The PETRO BOUSCAT wreck is located at coordinates 3 29 N,9 44 E.

When did the PETRO BOUSCAT sink?

The PETRO BOUSCAT sank on Jun 21, 1979.

When was the wreck of the PETRO BOUSCAT discovered?

The wreck of the PETRO BOUSCAT was discovered in 1979.

What country did the PETRO BOUSCAT belong to?

The PETRO BOUSCAT belonged to FR.

What cargo was the PETRO BOUSCAT carrying?

The PETRO BOUSCAT was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the PETRO BOUSCAT?

The PETRO BOUSCAT had a tonnage of 489 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETRO BOUSCAT?

The PETRO BOUSCAT is classified as a tanker.

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