Sherbo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sherbo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 42.257 N,12 32.918 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.704283
  • Longitude: -12.548633
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHERBO
Type barge
Tonnage 1100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo bauxite
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2648/65 18.10.65 H2648/65 18.10.65 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK AFTER SPLITTING AT THE FORWARD VERTICAL SEAM IN 0742120N, 123254W. (LL & DEFENCE ADVISOR, FREETOWN, 6.7.65). INS AS DW. BR STD. H5099/69 1.12.69 H5099/69 1.12.69 NOT SEARCHED FOR OR FOUND. (HMS HYDRA). RETAIN AS DW IN POSN 005.75DEGS X 5.59M FROM YANGSAI CONSPIC COTTON TREE. NCA. 1.7.03 1.7.03 SHOWN IN 0742.257N, 1232.918W [UND] ON BA 617 [NE DTD 16.8.74].
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2003
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 7 42.257 N,12 32.918 W
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FAQ

Where is the SHERBO wreck located?

The SHERBO wreck is located at coordinates 7 42.257 N,12 32.918 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHERBO?

The seabed around the SHERBO lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SHERBO sink?

The SHERBO sank on Jun 5, 1965.

When was the wreck of the SHERBO discovered?

The wreck of the SHERBO was discovered in 1965.

What cargo was the SHERBO carrying?

The SHERBO was carrying bauxite.

What was the tonnage of the SHERBO?

The SHERBO had a tonnage of 1100 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHERBO?

The SHERBO is classified as a barge.

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