Yinka Folawiyo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Yinka folawiyo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 27.63 N,3 46.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.460500
  • Longitude: -3.768000
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YINKA FOLAWIYO
Type carrier
Flag BS
Length 160.9 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 10218
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH359/350/01 12.10.91 HH359/350/01 28/10.91 GROUNDED IN SANTANDER BAY. UNLIKELY WILL BE REFLOATED. (LL, 10, 11 & 12.10.91). NCA YET. HH359/350/01 31.10.91 HH359/350/01 31.10.91 REFLOATED 28.10.91. (LL, 29.10.91). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2010

Circumstances of loss

28.10.9 EX- CALANDRINI '89, BUILT 1979 BY STOCZNIA GDANSKA IM LENINA, GDANSK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NATIONWIDE INVESTMENTS S.A. PASSAGE ANGRA DOS REIS, BRAZIL FOR SANTANDER. RAN AGROUND AT SOMO BEACH, SANTANDER BAY, SUSTAINING SERIOUS DAMAGE. CREW OF 28 RESCUED BY HELICOPTER. REFLOATED ON 28.10.9, TOWED TO SANTANDER TO DISCHARGE CARGO. LATER SOLD TO A SANTANDER SHIPBREAKING YARD. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the YINKA FOLAWIYO wreck located?

The YINKA FOLAWIYO wreck is located at coordinates 43 27.63 N,3 46.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YINKA FOLAWIYO?

The seabed around the YINKA FOLAWIYO lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the YINKA FOLAWIYO sink?

The YINKA FOLAWIYO sank on Oct 8, 1991.

When was the wreck of the YINKA FOLAWIYO discovered?

The wreck of the YINKA FOLAWIYO was discovered in 1991.

What country did the YINKA FOLAWIYO belong to?

The YINKA FOLAWIYO belonged to BS.

What cargo was the YINKA FOLAWIYO carrying?

The YINKA FOLAWIYO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the YINKA FOLAWIYO?

The YINKA FOLAWIYO had a tonnage of 10218 tons.

What type of wreck is the YINKA FOLAWIYO?

The YINKA FOLAWIYO is classified as a carrier.

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