Theresa (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Theresa (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 41.828 N,17 23.243 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.697133
  • Longitude: -17.387383
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THERESA (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag SE
Length 73.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1275
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1976
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers UNLIT CONL ISOLATED DANGER BUOY CLOSE SSE
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 1999

Surveying Details

27.9.76 27.9.76 SANK ON STBD SIDE IN 14MTRS, NOT FAR FROM DAKAR HBR. (LL, 23.9.76). 5.5.77 5.5.77 DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. OFFERED FOR SALE AS LIES. (LL, 5.5.77). H2112/81 27.3.85 H2112/81 27.3.85 WK, LEAST DEPTH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 144150N, 172321W. MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER BUOY CLOSE W. (FRENCH NM 85.09.46) - CHART AS DW - NM 991/85. 23.2.88 23.2.88 DW SHOWN IN 144153N, 172317W MARKED BY ISOL DANGER BUOY CLOSE W ON FR CHART. - NC 1001. 14.10.98 14.10.98 SHOWN AS DW WITH UNLIT ISO DANGER BUOY CLOSE SSE IN 144149.7N, 172313,4W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7570 [INT 1994] [1997 EDN]. - BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

30.8.76 VESSEL, BUILT 1965 AT FALKENBERG, WAS EN ROUTE FROM MONROVIA TO ROTTERDAM LOADED WITH CHEMICALS, PVC , PLASTIC & GENERAL CARGO, WHEN SHE CAUGHT FIRE WHILST AT ANCHOR IN DAKAR HBR. FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION WHICH ENVELOPED THE VESSEL IN FLAMES, SHE SANK & WAS DECLARED CTL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASP REDERI AB. (LL, 30.8.76, 11.9.76 & MSD)

General Comments

LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the THERESA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The THERESA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 14 41.828 N,17 23.243 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THERESA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the THERESA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the THERESA (PROBABLY) sink?

The THERESA (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 25, 1976.

When was the wreck of the THERESA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the THERESA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the THERESA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The THERESA (PROBABLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the THERESA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The THERESA (PROBABLY) was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the THERESA (PROBABLY)?

The THERESA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1275 tons.

What type of wreck is the THERESA (PROBABLY)?

The THERESA (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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