Where is the PROTEKTOR wreck located?

The PROTEKTOR wreck is located at coordinates 45 38 N,47 36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PROTEKTOR?

The seabed around the PROTEKTOR lies at approximately 1600 meters deep.

When did the PROTEKTOR sink?

The PROTEKTOR sank on Jan 12, 1990.

When was the wreck of the PROTEKTOR discovered?

The wreck of the PROTEKTOR was discovered in 1990.

What cargo was the PROTEKTOR carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the PROTEKTOR?

The PROTEKTOR had a tonnage of 43218 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROTEKTOR?

The PROTEKTOR is classified as a bulk carrier.

Protektor Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Protektor Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	45 38 N,47 36 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 45.633333 Longitude: -47.600000
Water Depth	1600 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	PROTEKTOR
Type	bulk carrier
Flag	SG
Length	253 m
Width	34.7 m
Draught	13.4
Tonnage	43218
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 12, 1990
Original Detection Year	1990
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	HH602/350/01 13.2.91 LAST KNOWN POSN WAS 453800N, 473600W. (LL 14.1.91). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Jan 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX-URSULA SCHULTE '78. BUILT IN 1967 BY LUBECKER-FLENDER-WERKE AG, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY XENDRAL TRADING PTE LTD. PASSAGE PORT CARTIER, QUEBEC FOR OXELSUND, SWEDEN. SANK IN FIERCE STORM AND MOUNTAINOUS SEAS. CREW OF 33 LOST. ONLY TWO OIL SLICKS AND ONE EMPTY LIFERAFT LOCATED. (MSD).

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