Sea Queen 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sea queen 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
29 19.2 S,15 15.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -29.320000
  • Longitude: 15.260000
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA QUEEN 1
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 137.6 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 10.2
Tonnage 6369
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3211/71 22.3.77 H3211/71 22.3.77 TAKING WATER, ASSUMED LIST 47 MILES S OF LUNDERITZ. OBSERVED TO SINK IN 271912S, 151536E. (LL 22.3.77). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H3211/77 3.6.77 H3211/77 3.6.77 POSN CONFIRMED. (SA NM 29/77). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY NAMURA ZOSENSHO, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA UNITED ARROWS SA. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR APAPA/LAGOS. TOOK WATER IN NO 3 HOLD AND LATER SANK. CREW OF 33 RECOVERED FROM LIFERAFTS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA QUEEN 1 wreck located?

The SEA QUEEN 1 wreck is located at coordinates 29 19.2 S,15 15.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA QUEEN 1?

The seabed around the SEA QUEEN 1 lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the SEA QUEEN 1 sink?

The SEA QUEEN 1 sank on Mar 20, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SEA QUEEN 1 discovered?

The wreck of the SEA QUEEN 1 was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SEA QUEEN 1 belong to?

The SEA QUEEN 1 belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SEA QUEEN 1 carrying?

The SEA QUEEN 1 was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SEA QUEEN 1?

The SEA QUEEN 1 had a tonnage of 6369 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA QUEEN 1?

The SEA QUEEN 1 is classified as a carrier.