Cauderan 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
Cauderan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 0 S,37 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.000000
  • Longitude: 37.000000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAUDERAN
Type tug
Flag PA
Length 27.4 m
Width 7 m
Tonnage 151
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2020

Surveying Details

HH465/350/01 30.11.89 AGROUND 1.5KM N OF QUELIMANE. AWAITING TO BE REFLOATED. (LL, 13.11.89) NCA YET. 3.2.93 VESSEL ABANDONED. STRANDED ON BEACH SIDE OF MAGANJE DE COSTA, 100KM FROM QUELMANE CITY. (LL 279). NOT SHOWN ON CHARTS OR IN SAILING DIRECTIONS. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

13.11.89 WAS ATTACKED BY MOZAMBICAN GUERILLAS WHEN SHE WAS RENDERING ASSISTANCE TO A FISHING VESSEL AND RAN AGROUND. FOUR OF THE CREW KIDNAPPED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CAUDERAN wreck located?

The CAUDERAN wreck is located at coordinates 18 0 S,37 0 E.

When was the wreck of the CAUDERAN discovered?

The wreck of the CAUDERAN was discovered in 1989.

What country did the CAUDERAN belong to?

The CAUDERAN belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the CAUDERAN?

The CAUDERAN had a tonnage of 151 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAUDERAN?

The CAUDERAN is classified as a tug.

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