Sadu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sadu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
44 8 N,28 43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.133333
  • Longitude: 28.716667
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SADU
Type motor vessel
Flag RO
Length 106.1 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2473
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH185/350/01 6.6.89 SANK IN CONSTANTZA ROADS. TOTAL LOSS. NO EARLY DECISION ON REMOVAL OF WK EXPECTED. (LLOYDS VOL.276). NCA YET, POSN 440800N, 284300E FOR FILING ONLY. HH185/350/01 29.8.90 WK REMAINS AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. (LLOYDS VOL.281). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 6, 2013

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1976 BY SANTIERUL NAVAL BRAILA, BRAILA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INTREPRINDEREA DE EXPLOATARE A FLOTI MARITIME NAVROM. ON PASSAGE FROM GALATZ FOR CONSTANTZA. SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SADU wreck located?

The SADU wreck is located at coordinates 44 8 N,28 43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SADU?

The seabed around the SADU lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the SADU sink?

The SADU sank on Dec 2, 1988.

When was the wreck of the SADU discovered?

The wreck of the SADU was discovered in 1988.

What country did the SADU belong to?

The SADU belonged to RO.

What cargo was the SADU carrying?

The SADU was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SADU?

The SADU had a tonnage of 2473 tons.

What type of wreck is the SADU?

The SADU is classified as a motor vessel.