Freights Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Freights queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 0 N,14 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.000000
  • Longitude: -14.000000
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREIGHTS QUEEN
Type bulk carrier
Flag GR
Length 172.5 m
Width 22.3 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 12618
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details VESSEL SANK IN 360000N, 140000W. (LLOYDS VOLS.214 & 219). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1961 BY SIR J. LAING & SONS, LTD., SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E. F. MARINE PANAMA, S.A.. ON PASSAGE FROM RIO DE JANEIRO TO EMDON. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK SW OF CAPE ST. VICENTE. [PREVIOUS DAMAGE REPORTED IN 1973]. OF 32 CREW, SEVEN SURVIVORS RESCUED. (MSD, LLOYDS VOLS.214 & 219).

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FAQ

Where is the FREIGHTS QUEEN wreck located?

The FREIGHTS QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 36 0 N,14 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FREIGHTS QUEEN?

The seabed around the FREIGHTS QUEEN lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the FREIGHTS QUEEN sink?

The FREIGHTS QUEEN sank on Mar 11, 1975.

When was the wreck of the FREIGHTS QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the FREIGHTS QUEEN was discovered in 1975.

What country did the FREIGHTS QUEEN belong to?

The FREIGHTS QUEEN belonged to GR.

What cargo was the FREIGHTS QUEEN carrying?

The FREIGHTS QUEEN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the FREIGHTS QUEEN?

The FREIGHTS QUEEN had a tonnage of 12618 tons.

What type of wreck is the FREIGHTS QUEEN?

The FREIGHTS QUEEN is classified as a bulk carrier.

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