Med Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Med trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 23.25 N,47 47.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 29.387500
  • Longitude: 47.793333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MED TRADER
Type steam ship
Flag CY
Length 109.4 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2479
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH498/351/01 17.4.89 HH498/351/01 17.4.89 REPORTED AT ANCHOR AND AGROUND NEAR BREAKWATER AT DOHA, KUWAIT. (LL, 31.3.89). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH493/420/01 3.2.93 HH493/420/01 3.2.93 STILL AGROUND. NO PROSPECT OF HER REMOVAL. (LL, 13.1.93). NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 1999

Circumstances of loss

24.6.78 DETAINED BY COURT ORDER HAVING BEEN TOWED TO KUWAIT 24.6.78 FOLLOWING ENGINE FAILURE. INTENDED TO BE BROKEN LOCALLY. (LL, 28.10.88)

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FAQ

Where is the MED TRADER wreck located?

The MED TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 29 23.25 N,47 47.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MED TRADER?

The seabed around the MED TRADER lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MED TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the MED TRADER was discovered in 1988.

What country did the MED TRADER belong to?

The MED TRADER belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the MED TRADER?

The MED TRADER had a tonnage of 2479 tons.

What type of wreck is the MED TRADER?

The MED TRADER is classified as a steam ship.

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