Petro M'bao Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Petro m'bao Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 39.98 S,8 46.649 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.666333
  • Longitude: 8.777483
Wreck Depth 15.6 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETRO M'BAO
Type tanker
Flag SN
Length 95.7 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H5309/79 30.10.84 LIES IN 004003S, 084650E, MARKED BY A SMALL BUOY. (DIFRAP 3907/84). NCA H5309/79 20.3.85 REPEATED OF ABOVE. (LL, 5.3.85). INS AS DW. - NM 961/85. H5309/79 7.6.85 BUOY REMOVED. (BREST NM 85 19 52). NCA. H5309/79 24.6.85 SANK IN 004005S, 084630E AFTER LISTING FOR SEVERAL DAYS. HAD BEEN MOORED FOR 2 YEARS BETWEEN OWNERS. DUE TO LOW VALUE OF WK IT IS A CTL. (LL, 8.6.85). NCA. 30.8.06 SHOWN AS DW IN 0040.018S, 0846.660E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7584 [INT 2924] [2006 EDN]. BA 1322 CORRECT BY BEARING & DISTANCE. NCA. SEP 2007/000092757 17.12.08 NOW WK 15.5MTRS. (FRENCH NM 49/29/07). - NM 356/08. SEP 2008/000096901 9.12.08 NOW IN 0039.980S, 0846.649E [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 48/48/08). BA 1322 POSN: 0040.011S, 0846.826W [UND]. BR STD. 5.7.11 SHOWN IN 0039.980S, 0846.649E [WGD] ON BA 1322 [EDN 3 DTD 30.6.11]. SEP 2015/000077948 24.6.15 SHOWN AS WK 15.6MTRS IN 0039.980S, 0846.649E [WGD] ON FR 7548. (EDN 3, COR TO 25.5.15). AMEND WK 15.6MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 24, 2015
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FAQ

Where is the PETRO M'BAO wreck located?

The PETRO M'BAO wreck is located at coordinates 0 39.98 S,8 46.649 E.

How deep is the PETRO M'BAO and where exactly is it located?

The PETRO M'BAO lies at a depth of about 15.6 meters and is located at coordinates 0 39.98 S,8 46.649 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETRO M'BAO?

The seabed around the PETRO M'BAO lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the PETRO M'BAO sink?

The PETRO M'BAO sank on Jul 14, 1984.

When was the wreck of the PETRO M'BAO discovered?

The wreck of the PETRO M'BAO was discovered in 1984.

What country did the PETRO M'BAO belong to?

The PETRO M'BAO belonged to SN.

What was the tonnage of the PETRO M'BAO?

The PETRO M'BAO had a tonnage of 2198 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETRO M'BAO?

The PETRO M'BAO is classified as a tanker.

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