Solar Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Solar trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 5.45 N,146 43.55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.090833
  • Longitude: 146.725833
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLAR TRADER
Type carrier
Flag SO
Length 143.3 m
Width 18 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 7145
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,machinery and mechanical parts,vehicles
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2007

Surveying Details

23.12.71 23.12.71 POSN 080500N, 1464342E. (LL 206). NCA YET H3445/68 1.2.72 H3445/68 1.2.72 CONSPICUOUS STRANDED WK, FIRST OBSERVED ON RADAR AT 20 MILES, IN 080527N, 1464333E, OR 278 DEG, 0.9M FROM CENTRE OF W FAYU ISLAND. (MV ARIAKE, HN 3.1.72). INS AS ST (CONSPIC). - NM 302/72. 2.2.72 2.2.72 WK NOW FORCED RIGHT ON TO REEF DURING A STORM. REPD TO BE BREAKING UP. (LL 207). H5437/82 4.10.82 H5437/82 4.10.82 POSN OF ISLAND 0.9M WSW FROM WHERE CHARTED. WK STILL IN GOOD CONDITION. (MV MAERSK WAVE, HN 14.9.87). NCA. H1278/79 20.10.82 H1278/79 20.10.82 WK OBSERVED IN CHARTED POSN ON 16.9.82. (MV AOTEA, HN 30.9.82). H1278/87 26.6.87 H1278/87 26.6.87 STILL EXISTS. (M B C ATARA, HN 2.6.87).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY HITACHI ZOSEN, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNION PACIFIC SHIPPING CO INC. PASSAGE NAGOYA FOR SYDNEY. CREW ABANDONED IN WORSENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WERE RECOVERED. WK SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE UP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SOLAR TRADER wreck located?

The SOLAR TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 8 5.45 N,146 43.55 E.

When did the SOLAR TRADER sink?

The SOLAR TRADER sank on Dec 20, 1971.

When was the wreck of the SOLAR TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the SOLAR TRADER was discovered in 1971.

What country did the SOLAR TRADER belong to?

The SOLAR TRADER belonged to SO.

What cargo was the SOLAR TRADER carrying?

The SOLAR TRADER was carrying general and mixed goods,machinery and mechanical parts,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the SOLAR TRADER?

The SOLAR TRADER had a tonnage of 7145 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOLAR TRADER?

The SOLAR TRADER is classified as a carrier.

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