Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 23.1 N,36 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.385000
  • Longitude: 36.200000
Water Depth 950 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRADER
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 140.8 m
Width 21 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 6507
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3334/86 1.12.87 SANK IN APPROX POSN 242000N, 361000E. (LL 10.11.87). IN 990MTRS. NCA. H3334/86 31.12.87 SANK IN POSN 242312N, 361200E ON 7.11.87. (LL 9.12.87). SEP 2013/000036449 21.2.13 NDW IN 2423.1N, 3612.0E [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 7/163/13). AMEND POSN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY WESTER WERK SEEBECK, BREMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN MARINER SHIPPING LTD. PASSAGE AUGUSTA FOR CHINA. REPORTED A HOLE IN THE ENGINE ROOM. LATER SANK DUE TO FLOODING. CREW RECOVERED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 24 23.1 N,36 12 E
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FAQ

Where is the TRADER wreck located?

The TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 24 23.1 N,36 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRADER?

The seabed around the TRADER lies at approximately 950 meters deep.

When did the TRADER sink?

The TRADER sank on Nov 7, 1987.

When was the wreck of the TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the TRADER was discovered in 1987.

What country did the TRADER belong to?

The TRADER belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the TRADER?

The TRADER had a tonnage of 6507 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRADER?

The TRADER is classified as a carrier.

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