The Word Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
The word Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 52.4 N,1 45.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.873333
  • Longitude: 1.762500
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THE WORD
Type steam ship
Flag GH
Length 75.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1336
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.5.79 1.5.79 AGROUND 1M OFF W COAST OF TAKORADI. (LL 27.4.79). NCA. 9.5.79 9.5.79 STILL AGROUND & DOUBTFUL TO BE REFLOATED. (LL 7.5.79). H1952/77 21.5.82 H1952/77 21.5.82 GROUNDING CONFIRMED. NO ACCURATE POSN AVAILABLE. (GHANA PORTS AUTHORITY 5.4.82). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 11, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954 BY J LEWIS & SONS LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MELIC SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE TAKORADI FOR ABIDJAN. RAN AGROUND APPROX 1M OFF TAKORADI , DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the THE WORD wreck located?

The THE WORD wreck is located at coordinates 4 52.4 N,1 45.75 E.

When did the THE WORD sink?

The THE WORD sank on Apr 25, 1979.

When was the wreck of the THE WORD discovered?

The wreck of the THE WORD was discovered in 1979.

What country did the THE WORD belong to?

The THE WORD belonged to GH.

What cargo was the THE WORD carrying?

The THE WORD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the THE WORD?

The THE WORD had a tonnage of 1336 tons.

What type of wreck is the THE WORD?

The THE WORD is classified as a steam ship.

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