Cherry Duke (Stern Part) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Cherry duke (stern part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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25 2.008 N,53 9.792 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 25.033467
- Longitude: 53.163200
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| Water Depth |
20 m
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| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CHERRY DUKE (STERN PART) |
|
Type
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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
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| 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 18, 2013 |
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 H4399/79 30.9.82 BUOY WITHDRAWN DURING DEMOLITION OPS.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).
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.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
25 2.008 N,53 9.792 E
Cherry Duke (Stern Part) on Wreck Map
Cherry Duke (Stern Part) Wreck on Google Map
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.