Cathay Seatrade Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cathay seatrade Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 0 N,15 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.000000
  • Longitude: -15.000000
Water Depth 2820 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATHAY SEATRADE
Type bulk carrier
Flag LR
Length 224 m
Width 32.3 m
Draught 13.1
Tonnage 32027
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 2, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the vessel CATHAY SEATRADE is documented by the UK Hydrographic Office. The wreck is located at coordinates 30 0 N, 15 0 W, situated in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Western Sahara. Historical survey records from 1987 indicate the vessel was believed to have sunk following an incident at sea. While an initial position was reported as 28 42 00N, 15 42 00W, an empty lifeboat from the CATHAY SEATRADE was subsequently sighted at 31 15 42N, 14 38 24W. These coordinates are provided for archival and filing purposes regarding the loss of the vessel. The current structural condition of the wreck at this North Atlantic location remains unconfirmed.

Surveying Details

H3212/71 16.2.87 BELIEVED TO HAVE SUNK. NOON POSN 12.1.87 GIVEN AS 284200N, 154200W. EMPTY LIFEBOAT FROM VESSEL SIGHTED 19.1.87 IN 311542N, 143824W. (LL 20,21,22,23.1.87). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 BY ORESUNDSVARVET /AB, LANDSKRONA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PERRY SHIPPING LTD. PASSAGE BUCHANAN, LIBERIA, FOR EMDEN. PRESUMED LOST DUE EXCEPTIONALLY ROUGH WEATHER. 27 MEN LOST. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CATHAY SEATRADE wreck located?

The CATHAY SEATRADE wreck is located at coordinates 30 0 N,15 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CATHAY SEATRADE?

The seabed around the CATHAY SEATRADE lies at approximately 2820 meters deep.

When did the CATHAY SEATRADE sink?

The CATHAY SEATRADE sank on Jan 14, 1987.

When was the wreck of the CATHAY SEATRADE discovered?

The wreck of the CATHAY SEATRADE was discovered in 1987.

What country did the CATHAY SEATRADE belong to?

The CATHAY SEATRADE belonged to LR.

What cargo was the CATHAY SEATRADE carrying?

The CATHAY SEATRADE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CATHAY SEATRADE?

The CATHAY SEATRADE had a tonnage of 32027 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATHAY SEATRADE?

The CATHAY SEATRADE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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