Tembo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tembo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 43.3 S,41 32.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -1.721667
  • Longitude: 41.546667
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TEMBO
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 116.1 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 3189
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4854/73 12.11.73 H4854/73 12.11.73 ST IN 014318S, 413248E. (E A HARBOURS NM 19/73). - NM 2292/73. H4854/73 26.5.77 H4854/73 26.5.77 REPORTED NO LONGER VISIBLE. (K. PATIENCE, LETTERS DTD 13.5.77 & 27.4.77). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2054/77.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1943 BY ERIKSBERGS M/V A/B, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POSHIP CIA SA. ON PASSAGE FROM BOMBAY FOR MOMBASA. WENT AGROUND OFF LAMU AS A RESULT OF STEERING DAMAGE DUE TO ROUGH SEAS. ENGINE-ROOM & HOLDS FLOODED. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TEMBO wreck located?

The TEMBO wreck is located at coordinates 1 43.3 S,41 32.8 E.

When did the TEMBO sink?

The TEMBO sank on Aug 9, 1973.

When was the wreck of the TEMBO discovered?

The wreck of the TEMBO was discovered in 1973.

What country did the TEMBO belong to?

The TEMBO belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the TEMBO?

The TEMBO had a tonnage of 3189 tons.

What type of wreck is the TEMBO?

The TEMBO is classified as a motor vessel.

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