Cherry Duke (Stern Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cherry duke (stern part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 2.008 N,53 9.792 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.033467
  • Longitude: 53.163200
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART)
Type tanker
Flag SG
Length 192.3 m
Width 24.1 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 17875
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers 'CHERRY DUKE' S CARD BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S, AIS, CLOSE S
Surveying Details H3817/70 11.9.79 SANK 250200N, 531000E, IN 70FT OF WATER. FUNNEL STILL VISIBLE. WK TO BE REMOVED. (LLOYDS, TELECON). NCA YET. H4399/79 25.9.79 STRANDED IN APPROX 250200N, 531000E. (MENAS NM 99/79). - NM 2396/79. 23.10.79 WK SOLD TO TAIWAN SHIPBREAKERS. (LL, 24.10.79). H3817/70 2.11.79 MARKED BY LIGHTS, FL.R.3S, ON BOW & STERN. WK TO BE RAISED. (MENAS). - NM 2752/79. H4399/79 14.1.80 SALVAGE OPS COMMENCED. (LL, 24.11.79). 4.2.80 MARKED BY G PILLAR LT BUOY, IQ.G, IN 250142N, 530948E. (NAVAREA VIII 031/8). NCA H4399/79 25.2.80 LT AMENDED TO FL.R.2S. (MENAS NM 142/79). H4399/79 3.3.80 NOW DW (AWASH) IN 250154N, 530958.5E, WITH G PILLAR BUOY, IQ.G, CLOSE SW. (MENAS NM 07/80). - NM 631/80. H4399/79 1.7.80 BROKE IN TWO WHILE BEING RAISED. FOREPART TOWED AWAY. STERN IN 250154N, 530944E [NAE], MARKED BY S CARD BUOY Q(6)+LF.15S. (LL, 11.6.80 & MENAS 14.6.80). H4399/79 30.9.82 BUOY WITHDRAWN DURING DEMOLITION OPS. (MENAS NM 80/82). NCA YET. H4399/79 11.7.83 WK NOW UNLIKELY TO BE MOVED IN FORESEEABLE FUTURE. BUOY REPLACED. (MENAS LTR 29.6.83 & NM 61/83). NCA. 21.5.92 [WGD] POSN: 250200N, 530947.5E. 12.7.95 ST SHOWN IN 250154N, 530944E ON FRENCH 6640. NCA. 23.1.97 [WGD] POSN: 250100.5N, 530947.5E. NC 2443. 30.3.98 AMENDED TO DW. BR STD. 29.10.03 SHOWN AS DW (AWASH) ON BA 2443, 2444, 3178, 2889, 2837. AUTHORITY FOR 'AWASH' NOT KNOWN. HH488/490/03 29.10.03 NOT AWASH. (MV RELUME, MENAS, HN DTD 16.10.03). DELETE LEGEND 'AWASH'. - NM 5600/03. HH488/500/04 9.1.06 BUOY NAMED: 'CHERRY DUKE' IN 2501.792N, 5309.803E [WGD]. (MENAS, EMAIL DTD 3.1.06). BR STD. 8.10.10 NAME NOT SHOWN AGAINST BUOY. LNE 2443. SEP 2013/000054880 18.3.13 BUOY FITTED WITH AIS. (MENAS, AIS BUOY LIST DTD 2.2013).
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ULLER SHIPPINGCO (PTE) LTD. PASSAGE KARACHI FOR JEBEL DHANNA, UAE. SANK 17M OFF DAS ISLAND FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION.

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FAQ

Where is the CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) wreck located?

The CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) wreck is located at coordinates 25 2.008 N,53 9.792 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART)?

The seabed around the CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) sink?

The CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) sank on Aug 26, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) discovered?

The wreck of the CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) belong to?

The CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) belonged to SG.

What cargo was the CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) carrying?

The CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART)?

The CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) had a tonnage of 17875 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART)?

The CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) is classified as a tanker.

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