Arab Trader Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Arab trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 2.508 S,39 43.575 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.041800
  • Longitude: 39.726250
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARAB TRADER
Type steam ship
Length 45.7 m
Width 8.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jun 7, 1990

Surveying Details

H3468/51 14.6.51 H3468/51 14.6.51 STRANDED WK, LYING ON SIDE & VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE, IN 040230S, 394332E, OR 188DEGS, 1.3M FROM RAS IWATINE LTHO. (E.A.R. & H HN DTD 4.6.51) - NM 1141/51. H1273/76 14.1.76 H1273/76 14.1.76 VISIBLE AT LW. POSITIONED WELL ON THE REEF. LOCAL INFORMERS REPORT IT WENT ASHORE DURING THE WAR [? WW II]. (L. WILLIAMS, 2.1.76) NCA. H3100/82 10.1.83 H3100/82 10.1.83 NOT VISIBLE IN AIR PHOTO. OBLIQUE, TAKEN BY HMS HERALD'S HELICOPTER IN MARCH 1982. (HMS HERALD HN 4/82) NCA YET. H4854/73 12.12.85 H4854/73 12.12.85 WK HAS BEEN DEMOLISHED USING EXPLOSIVES. NOT LOCATED NOR VISIBLE DURING SEARCH. RECOMMEND CHART AS FOUL. (HMS HYDRA HN 11/85) AMEND ST TO F. - NM 61/86. 6.6.90 6.6.90 WGD POSN: 040230.5S, 394334.5E. NE 616.

Circumstances of loss

12.6.03 VESSEL WAS A STEAM TRAWLER. DIMENSIONS GIVEN. (KEVIN PATIENCE VISIT TO UKHO, 12.6.03)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 4 2.508 S,39 43.575 E
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FAQ

Where is the ARAB TRADER wreck located?

The ARAB TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 4 2.508 S,39 43.575 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ARAB TRADER?

The seabed around the ARAB TRADER lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ARAB TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the ARAB TRADER was discovered in 1951.

What type of wreck is the ARAB TRADER?

The ARAB TRADER is classified as a steam ship.

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