Zalcosea Ii (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
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Zalcosea ii (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
5 38.283 N,0 2.7 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 16 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ZALCOSEA II (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1997 |
| Last Detection Year | 1997 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Surveying Details | HH429/410/02 10.9.97 HH429/410/02 10.9.97 DW REPORTED IN 053817N, 000242E. (FRENCH NM 97 17-P-03). COULD BE 'NOVA TUNA' [SEE 41725]. FOR FILING ONLY. HH429/410/02 10.9.97 HH429/410/02 10.9.97 MAY BE 'ZALCOSEA II'. ANCHORAGE POSN OF VESSEL IS 053754N, 000300E. HYDROGRAPHIC DEPT CURRENTLY CHECKING THE AREA TO ENSURE THERE IS NO DANGEROUS WRECK. (GHANA PORTS AND HARBOUR AUTHORITY, LTR DTD 24.6.97, REC 28.8.97). CONSIDERED TO BE COVERED BY CHARTED DW (MAST) PA 3C SSW. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 25, 2008 |
Circumstances of loss
CAUGHT TRYING TO DIVERT CARGO AFTER HAVING FEIGNING HAVING SUNK OFF CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. AFTER HAVING TRANSFERRED CARGO TO ANOTHER VESSEL FOR ONWARD TRANSMISSION TO IRAQ, ZALCOSEA WAS DETAINED. (GHANA PORTS AUTHORITY).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
5 38.283 N,0 2.7 E
Zalcosea Ii (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Zalcosea Ii (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
See Also: 41725