Sanaga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sanaga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 51 S,43 34 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -27.850000
  • Longitude: 43.566667
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANAGA
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 165.2 m
Width 24.6 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 14929
Tonnage Type net
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.10.99 REPORTED TAKING WATER IN 2734.3S, 4413.6E. VESSEL ABANDONED IN 2751.4S, 4334.2E ON 12.10.99. REPORTED SUNK 18.10.99. (LL 12-15.10.99). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 1999

Circumstances of loss

18.10.99 TOOK WATER IN NO 1 & 2 HOLDS. WAS DOWN BY HEAD 2.5MTRS IN HEAVY WEATHER. LATER ABANDONED, CREW RESCUED BY M CONTAINER VESSEL SAGITTARIUS CHALLENGER. LEATER REPORTED SUNK ON 18.10.99.

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FAQ

Where is the SANAGA wreck located?

The SANAGA wreck is located at coordinates 27 51 S,43 34 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SANAGA?

The seabed around the SANAGA lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the SANAGA sink?

The SANAGA sank on Oct 18, 1999.

When was the wreck of the SANAGA discovered?

The wreck of the SANAGA was discovered in 1999.

What country did the SANAGA belong to?

The SANAGA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SANAGA carrying?

The SANAGA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SANAGA?

The SANAGA had a tonnage of 14929 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANAGA?

The SANAGA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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