Cayman Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Cayman trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 53.5 N,76 49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.891667
  • Longitude: -76.816667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAYMAN TRADER
Type carrier
Flag TT
Length 91.1 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2109
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1977
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2010

Surveying Details

17.8.77 VESSEL BEACHED IN APPROX 175330N, 764900W [UND]. (LL, 17.8.77). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 10.11.77 FO'S'CLE HEAD ALL THAT REMAINS VISIBLE. ANTICIPATED TO BREAK UP AND SINK IN DEEPER WATER. (LLOYDS, 10.11.77). NCA. 30.12.77 DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS, 21.1.78). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

12.5.76 BUILT 1950 BY A/S BERGENS M/V, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARIB SHIPPING CO., TRINIDAD. PASSAGE PUERTO CORTES FOR NUEVA ESPARTA. DEVELOPED GENERATOR TROUBLE AND TOWED INTO KINGSTON 12.5.76. CAUGHT FIRE WHILST UNDER ARREST IN KINGSTON HARBOUR, WAS TOWED OUT AND BEACHED ON SOUTH REEF, 3M FROM PLUMB POINT. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CAYMAN TRADER wreck located?

The CAYMAN TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 17 53.5 N,76 49 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAYMAN TRADER?

The seabed around the CAYMAN TRADER lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CAYMAN TRADER sink?

The CAYMAN TRADER sank on Aug 13, 1977.

When was the wreck of the CAYMAN TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the CAYMAN TRADER was discovered in 1977.

What country did the CAYMAN TRADER belong to?

The CAYMAN TRADER belonged to TT.

What cargo was the CAYMAN TRADER carrying?

The CAYMAN TRADER was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the CAYMAN TRADER?

The CAYMAN TRADER had a tonnage of 2109 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAYMAN TRADER?

The CAYMAN TRADER is classified as a carrier.

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