Sakumo Lagoon (Stern Section)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Sakumo lagoon (stern section)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 36.062 N,5 55.927 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.601033
  • Longitude: -5.932117
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GH
Length 138.4 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7337
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1984
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2025

Surveying Details

23.3.93 STF, ORIENTATION 120/300DEGS, LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS SHOWN IN 433607.8N, 055550.7W [EUR] ON SPANISH 4052 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. 8.8.98 POSSIBLY THE STERN SECTION OF SAKUMO LAGOON [SEE 27189]. 1.5.04 STF, CHARTED LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS SHOWN IN 4336.060N, 0555.935W [WGD] ON SPANISH 4052 [INT 1854] [2001 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1142. 15.6.06 SHOWN AS ST IN 4336.060N, 0555.930W [WGD] ON SPANISH 4052 [INT 1854] [DEC'05 EDN]. NE 1142.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON LTD. BROKE TOW OF M TUG AZNAR LUIS, GROUNDED AND BROKE IN TWO OFF FORCADE PT. UNABLE TO REFLOAT, ABANDONED AS TOTAL LOSS. PASSAGE TAKORADI FOR AVILES TO BE BROKEN UP. (MSD).

General Comments

See Also: 27189

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FAQ

Where is the SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 43 36.062 N,5 55.927 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) sank on May 5, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GH.

What cargo was the SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY)?

The SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7337 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY)?

The SAKUMO LAGOON (STERN SECTION)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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