Vakapad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Vakapad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 30.91 N,13 17.01 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.515167
  • Longitude: -13.283500
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAKAPAD
Type motor vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 2002
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2002

Surveying Details

HH426/400/02 15.8.02 HH426/400/02 15.8.02 UNKNOWN VESSEL, MAST SHOWNG 1.5MTRS APPROX, SIGHTED ON 10.8.2002, IN 0830.4N, 1317.0W, OR 037DEGS, 1.27M FROM C. SIERRA LEONE. OPEN ORANGE LIFERAFT APPARENTLY ATTACHED TO WK SEEN. FREETOWN PORT CONTROL INFORMED WHO STATED VESSEL SANK ON 9.8.2002, ALL CREW RESCUED. WK CONSIDERED TO BE DANGER TO SHIPPING. NAVAREA II CO-ORDINATOR INFORMED. (CAPT JAN A. SZABALA, MV SOPHIE SCHULTE). POSN BY BEARING AND DISTANCE PLOTS 0.5M N OF GEOGRAPHICAL POSN. AWAIT FURTHER. HH426/400/02 15.8.02 HH426/400/02 15.8.02 DANGEROUS UNREPORTED WK IN VICINTY 0830.6N, 1317.0W. (NAVAREA II 280/02). PLOTS MIDWAY BETWEEN POSNS GIVEN BY MV SOPHIE SCHULTE ABOVE. NCA. HH426/400/02 19.8.02 HH426/400/02 19.8.02 SMALL WOODEN MV 'VAKAPAD' AGROUND IN 0830.9N, 1317.0W, APPROXIMATELY 1C SW OF O'FARRELL SHOAL. (SIERRA LEONE PORTS AUTHORITY NM DTD 14.8.02). INS AS DW MAST PA. - NM 3944/02.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the VAKAPAD wreck located?

The VAKAPAD wreck is located at coordinates 8 30.91 N,13 17.01 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VAKAPAD?

The seabed around the VAKAPAD lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the VAKAPAD sink?

The VAKAPAD sank on Aug 9, 2002.

When was the wreck of the VAKAPAD discovered?

The wreck of the VAKAPAD was discovered in 2002.

What type of wreck is the VAKAPAD?

The VAKAPAD is classified as a motor vessel.

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