Ecowas Trader Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Ecowas trader Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
11 0.02 N,17 29.89 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 1200 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ECOWAS TRADER |
| Type | carrier |
| Flag | MT |
| Length | 93.6 m |
| Width | 13.7 m |
| Draught | 5.6 |
| Tonnage | 1599 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 15, 1999 |
| Original Detection Year | 1999 |
| Last Detection Year | 1999 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 16.10.99 STILL AFLOAT IN 1240.0N, 1953.5W [UND]. (LL 16.10.99). 23.11.99 23.11.99 SANK 100 MILES OFF GUINEA BISSAU. (LL 19.11.99). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 23, 1999 |
Circumstances of loss
TOOK WATER, CREW RESCUED BY MV MONIQUE. LATER SANK.
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