United Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
United trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 38 S,14 51.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -25.633333
  • Longitude: 14.858333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNITED TRADER
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Tonnage 569
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.12.74 20.12.74 GROUNDED ABOUT 87 MILES N OF LUDERLITZ. (LL 218). 20.3.75 20.3.75 POSN GIVEN AS 70 MILES N OF LUDENITZ. NO HOPE OF SALVAGE. (LL 219). 11.7.75 11.7.75 NO TRACE OF VESSEL SEEN DURING SURVEY. (LL 10.7.75). POSN 253800S, 145130E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2007

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE MOGADISCIO FOR BOMBAY. WENT HARD AGROUND ON REEFS WITH 10 DEGS STBD LIST. LATER BLOWN UP BY THE AUTHORITIES. EXAMINATION REVEALED NO TRACE OF VESSEL AFTER EXPLOSION, VERY LITTLE DAMAGE TO MARINE LIFE AND ONLY SMALL PATCHES OF OIL. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the UNITED TRADER wreck located?

The UNITED TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 25 38 S,14 51.5 E.

When did the UNITED TRADER sink?

The UNITED TRADER sank on Dec 16, 1974.

When was the wreck of the UNITED TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the UNITED TRADER was discovered in 1974.

What country did the UNITED TRADER belong to?

The UNITED TRADER belonged to SG.

What was the tonnage of the UNITED TRADER?

The UNITED TRADER had a tonnage of 569 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNITED TRADER?

The UNITED TRADER is classified as a motor vessel.

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