Uniluck Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Uniluck Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 18.53 N,6 57.294 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.308833
  • Longitude: 6.954900
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNILUCK
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 158.5 m
Width 19.1 m
Draught 12.5
Orientation 225
Tonnage 10797
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1977
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2011

Surveying Details

H3155/69 9.12.77 H3155/69 9.12.77 BEACHED IN 041613N, 065954E APPROX. (NPA NM 34(T)/77). NCA YET. 13.2.78 13.2.78 FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM. BEACHED 4M FROM FOUCHE IS TR. (LLOYDS ID DEC 1977). H2406/77 17.2.78 H2406/77 17.2.78 REPD IN 041829N, 065716E. VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES OVER ENTIRE LENGTH & LYING SW/NE. FIXED BY RADAR RANGES & BRGS. (MV KATSINA PALM HN DTD 30.1.78). INS AS ST PA IN 041830N, 065718E. - NM 506/78. 13.4.78 13.4.78 DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 13.4.78). H2406/77 14.6.78 H2406/77 14.6.78 POSN GIVEN AS 328 DEG, 6.45M FROM BONNY RIVER FAIRWAY BUOY, WHICH PLOTS IN 041828N, 065710E. (CURRIN PALM LINE TELEX 21.3.78). NCA. H3155/69 9.1.79 H3155/69 9.1.79 REPD AS CONSPIC IN 041812N, 065700E. (BREST NM 78 48 41). NCA. 19.1.11 19.1.11 [WGD] POSN: 0418.530N, 0657.294E. NE 3286.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 BY FREDRIKSTAD M/V. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORMI SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE RUSSIA FOR PORT HARCOURT. WAS BEACHED & ABANDONED 4M OFF FOUCHE I LT AFTER FIRE BROKE OUT IN ENGINE-ROOM. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the UNILUCK wreck located?

The UNILUCK wreck is located at coordinates 4 18.53 N,6 57.294 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UNILUCK?

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

When did the UNILUCK sink?

The UNILUCK sank on Oct 20, 1977.

When was the wreck of the UNILUCK discovered?

The wreck of the UNILUCK was discovered in 1977.

What country did the UNILUCK belong to?

The UNILUCK belonged to CY.

What cargo was the UNILUCK carrying?

The UNILUCK was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the UNILUCK?

The UNILUCK had a tonnage of 10797 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNILUCK?

The UNILUCK is classified as a bulk carrier.

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