Trekieve Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Trekieve Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 46 S,33 48 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -25.766667
  • Longitude: 33.800000
Water Depth 440 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TREKIEVE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5244
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 11.6.86 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 254600S, 334800E. (WW2SL) NCA, PLOTS IN 440MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2003

Circumstances of loss

TREKIEVE, EX WAR MALLARD. BUILT 1919. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 178 WHILST ON PASSAGE SEYCHELLES FOR DURBAN. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). CARGO: 2500TONS MANGANESE ORE, 1700TONS NUTS, 1650TONS COPRA & GENERAL. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the TREKIEVE wreck located?

The TREKIEVE wreck is located at coordinates 25 46 S,33 48 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TREKIEVE?

The seabed around the TREKIEVE lies at approximately 440 meters deep.

When did the TREKIEVE sink?

The TREKIEVE sank on Nov 4, 1942.

When was the wreck of the TREKIEVE discovered?

The wreck of the TREKIEVE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the TREKIEVE belong to?

The TREKIEVE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TREKIEVE carrying?

The TREKIEVE was carrying general and mixed goods,ore.

What was the tonnage of the TREKIEVE?

The TREKIEVE had a tonnage of 5244 tons.

What type of wreck is the TREKIEVE?

The TREKIEVE is classified as a steam ship.

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