Well Speeder Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Well speeder Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 24 S,56 26 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -20.400000
  • Longitude: 56.433333
Water Depth 4300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WELL SPEEDER
Type bulk carrier
Flag VC
Length 175.1 m
Width 25.5 m
Draught 9.9
Tonnage 16184
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH459/400/03 17.9.99 SANK IN 2024.0S, 5626.0E. (LL 9.9.99). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER INTO THE VESSEL. THE ENGINE ROOM FLOODED AND THE VESSEL LATER SANK. CREW OF 25 RECOVERED BY M FERRY AHINORA.

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FAQ

Where is the WELL SPEEDER wreck located?

The WELL SPEEDER wreck is located at coordinates 20 24 S,56 26 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WELL SPEEDER?

The seabed around the WELL SPEEDER lies at approximately 4300 meters deep.

When did the WELL SPEEDER sink?

The WELL SPEEDER sank on Sep 7, 1999.

When was the wreck of the WELL SPEEDER discovered?

The wreck of the WELL SPEEDER was discovered in 1999.

What country did the WELL SPEEDER belong to?

The WELL SPEEDER belonged to VC.

What cargo was the WELL SPEEDER carrying?

The WELL SPEEDER was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the WELL SPEEDER?

The WELL SPEEDER had a tonnage of 16184 tons.

What type of wreck is the WELL SPEEDER?

The WELL SPEEDER is classified as a bulk carrier.

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