Oytrader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Oytrader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 21.94 N,4 46.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.365667
  • Longitude: -4.768167
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OYTRADER
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1975
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.9.75 REPD LISTING 40DEGS IN 483000N, 052100W. CREW ABANDONING VESSEL. (LL, 19.9.75). NCA. 26.9.75 TAKEN IN TOW BY MV 'PAX VOBIS'. STRANDED AND ANCHORED ON PLOUMOGUER BEACH. TO BE REFLOATED. (LL, 26.9.75). POSN 482200N, 044600W [EUR] FOR FILING ONLY. 31.10.75 STRUCK ROCKS DURING HEAVY WEATHER AND SANK. (LL, 31.10.75). NCA. 17.9.76 REFLOATING WORK STARTED BY FRENCH NAVY. WORKS MAY LAST SEVERAL WEEKS. (LL, 17.9.76). 3.12.76 REFLOATED. VESSEL WILL BE TOWED TO BREST ROADS. (LL, 3.12.76). 25.7.77 VESSEL SOLD TO BE RECONDITIONED. (LL, 25.7.77). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2001

Circumstances of loss

26.9.75 VESSEL LISTED 40DEGS WHEN CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY WEATHER. VESSEL TOWED AND STRANDED ON A BEACH, WHERE IT LATER SANK AND WAS REFLOATED. (LL, 19 & 26.9.75 & 3.12.76).

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FAQ

Where is the OYTRADER wreck located?

The OYTRADER wreck is located at coordinates 48 21.94 N,4 46.09 W.

When did the OYTRADER sink?

The OYTRADER sank on Sep 14, 1975.

When was the wreck of the OYTRADER discovered?

The wreck of the OYTRADER was discovered in 1975.

What country did the OYTRADER belong to?

The OYTRADER belonged to NO.

What cargo was the OYTRADER carrying?

The OYTRADER was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the OYTRADER?

The OYTRADER had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the OYTRADER?

The OYTRADER is classified as a motor vessel.