Tropic Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tropic trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
18 40 N,87 15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.666667
  • Longitude: -87.250000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name TROPIC TRADER
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1851/64 7.3.69 AGROUND ON BANCO CHINCHORRO ABOUT 7M OFF LTHO. (LL 8.4.68). THREE LTHO'S ON BANCO CHINCHORRO MARKING N'THLY, CENTRAL AND S'THLY EXTREMITIES OF REEF. NCA. H4494/72 1.4.77 NO MENTION OF WRECK IN ABOVE POSN. (K D RICHARDSON, UNDATED LTD). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2019

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND ON BANCO CHINCHORRA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 40 N,87 15 W
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FAQ

Where is the TROPIC TRADER wreck located?

The TROPIC TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 18 40 N,87 15 W.

When did the TROPIC TRADER sink?

The TROPIC TRADER sank on Mar 9, 1968.

When was the wreck of the TROPIC TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the TROPIC TRADER was discovered in 1968.