River Majidum Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
River majidum Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 9.59 N,15 16.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.159833
  • Longitude: -15.270000
Water Depth 1700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER MAJIDUM
Type carrier
Flag NG
Length 175 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 13
Tonnage 9022
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1994
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2003

Surveying Details

HH419/430/02 14.6.94 HH419/430/02 14.6.94 ST IN 280612N, 152430W. (SPANISH NM 22/665(T)/94). NCA YET. HH419/430/02 14.6.94 HH419/430/02 14.6.94 REFLOATED AND TOWED 6M NE OF GRAND CANARIA WHERE SHE WAS SUNK IN 2400MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.296). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE & TOO DEEP TO CHART. HH419/430/02 30.6.94 HH419/430/02 30.6.94 VESSEL SUNK IN 280930N, 151606W IN 2500MTRS. (SPANISH NM 24/725). NCA, PLOTS IN 1700MTRS, TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1979 BY BRODOGRADILISTE I TVORNICA DIZEL MOTORA 'SPLIT', SPLIT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NIGERIAN NATIONAL SHIPPING LINE LTD. GROUNDED ONE MONTH AFTER ARRIVING AT LAS PALMAS PORT ROADS ANCHORAGE. LATER REFLOATED AND SUNK IN DEEP WATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RIVER MAJIDUM wreck located?

The RIVER MAJIDUM wreck is located at coordinates 28 9.59 N,15 16.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER MAJIDUM?

The seabed around the RIVER MAJIDUM lies at approximately 1700 meters deep.

When did the RIVER MAJIDUM sink?

The RIVER MAJIDUM sank on May 30, 1994.

When was the wreck of the RIVER MAJIDUM discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER MAJIDUM was discovered in 1994.

What country did the RIVER MAJIDUM belong to?

The RIVER MAJIDUM belonged to NG.

What was the tonnage of the RIVER MAJIDUM?

The RIVER MAJIDUM had a tonnage of 9022 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVER MAJIDUM?

The RIVER MAJIDUM is classified as a carrier.

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