Sea Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sea trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 42.7 S,17 55.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -32.711667
  • Longitude: 17.927783
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA TRADER
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 140.9 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 8081
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1971
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2010

Surveying Details

25.6.71 25.6.71 ST IN 324342S, 175540E OFF COLUMBINE LT, ST HELENA BAY. (LL VOL.204/380/414). NCA. H3211/71 2.9.71 H3211/71 2.9.71 ST IN 324242S, 175540E OR 260DEGS, 2.8M FROM STOMPNEUS PT LT. (SA NM 38/71). - NM 1437/71. H2211/70 17.11.75 H2211/70 17.11.75 REPORTED RAN AGROUND ON A REEF NEAR CAPE ST MARTIN. (SA PILOT, VOL.2, PAGE 127). 16.7.81 16.7.81 DELETED. NOT SHOWN ON SAN 118 [EDN 15.5.81]. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1949 BY KOCKUMS M/V A/B, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEATRADER SHIPPING CORP. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR KUWAIT. RAN HARD AGROUND & WAS ABANDONED WHEN SHE BEGAN TO BREAK AMIDSHIPS. (MSD). REPORTED IN 1975 TO HAVE THE APPEARANCE OF A SHIP AT ANCHOR FOR, IN SPITE OF A BROKEN BACK, SHE WAS RESTING ON AN EVEN KEEL SHOWING FEW SUPERFICIAL SIGNS OF DAMAGE. (SA PILOT, VOL.2, PAGE 127).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA TRADER wreck located?

The SEA TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 32 42.7 S,17 55.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA TRADER?

The seabed around the SEA TRADER lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the SEA TRADER sink?

The SEA TRADER sank on Jun 3, 1971.

When was the wreck of the SEA TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the SEA TRADER was discovered in 1971.

What country did the SEA TRADER belong to?

The SEA TRADER belonged to LR.

What cargo was the SEA TRADER carrying?

The SEA TRADER was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the SEA TRADER?

The SEA TRADER had a tonnage of 8081 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA TRADER?

The SEA TRADER is classified as a motor vessel.

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