Medtrader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Medtrader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 50.94 N,25 5.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.849000
  • Longitude: 25.099333
Water Depth 210 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name MEDTRADER
Type carrier
Flag VC
Length 108.4 m
Width 15 m
Draught 2.8
Tonnage 2086
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.12.01 TRANSMITTED SOS FROM POSN 25 MILES E OF SKYROS ISLAND. NOT LOCATED BY ASSISTING VESSELS. (LL 11.12.01). POSN 3950.0N, 2506.0E TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-CITY OF INOUSSE '99, EX-OMSKIY 30 '92. BUILT IN 1984 BY KRASNOYARSKIY SUDOSTROITEINYY ZAVOD, KRASNOYARSK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MEDTRANS SHIPPING LTD, MGS SHIPPING LTD, KINGSTOWN, ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES. TWIN 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINES OF 710BHP. PASSAGE CONSTANZA FOR CROTONE, ITALY. CARGO 2068 TONS STEEL. SANK IN STORM FORCE WINDS. ONE MAN LOST.

General Comments

WELL COLLAPSED, TWO HIGH POINTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 39 50.94 N,25 5.96 E
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FAQ

Where is the MEDTRADER wreck located?

The MEDTRADER wreck is located at coordinates 39 50.94 N,25 5.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MEDTRADER?

The seabed around the MEDTRADER lies at approximately 210 meters deep.

When did the MEDTRADER sink?

The MEDTRADER sank on Dec 7, 2001.

When was the wreck of the MEDTRADER discovered?

The wreck of the MEDTRADER was discovered in 2001.

What country did the MEDTRADER belong to?

The MEDTRADER belonged to VC.

What cargo was the MEDTRADER carrying?

The MEDTRADER was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the MEDTRADER?

The MEDTRADER had a tonnage of 2086 tons.

What type of wreck is the MEDTRADER?

The MEDTRADER is classified as a carrier.

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