Tulipan 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
Tulipan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 38.55 N,0 1.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.642500
  • Longitude: 0.032500
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TULIPAN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GH
Length 57.6 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 428
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 7, 2008

Surveying Details

HH429/410/02 15.9.93 HH429/410/02 15.9.93 SUNK IN 053815N, 000157E. WK IS UNMARKED. (DIR OF PORT, TEMA, 14.8.93). INS AS DW. - NM 3381/93. HH429/410/02 3.3.94 HH429/410/02 3.3.94 AMEND TO ST PA IN 053833N, 000157E. (GHANA PORTS & HARBOUR AUTHORITY LTR DTD 26.1.94). - NM 920/94. 7.5.08 SEP 2008/000032336 7.5.08 NOT SHOWN ON US 57082 [4TH EDN MAR '08] OR SEEN ON 'FLASH EARTH' [2007]. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 3052/08.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the TULIPAN wreck located?

The TULIPAN wreck is located at coordinates 5 38.55 N,0 1.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TULIPAN?

The seabed around the TULIPAN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the TULIPAN sink?

The TULIPAN sank on Apr 10, 1993.

When was the wreck of the TULIPAN discovered?

The wreck of the TULIPAN was discovered in 1993.

What country did the TULIPAN belong to?

The TULIPAN belonged to GH.

What was the tonnage of the TULIPAN?

The TULIPAN had a tonnage of 428 tons.

What type of wreck is the TULIPAN?

The TULIPAN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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