Soto Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Soto trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 39.317 N,80 4.994 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.655283
  • Longitude: -80.083233
Wreck Depth 9.05 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOTO TRADER
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 54.7
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 5.33
Orientation 354
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2022

Surveying Details

5.5.89 DW SHOWN IN 194000N, 800645W ON K8392/8. (MV AMARILLO - 1979). NC 462. 17.10.89 [WGD] POSN: 193919.6N, 800500.3W. NC 462 [LESSER CAYMANS]. RSDRA2022/000149742 19.10.22 LOCATED 15.11.21; IN 1939.317N, 8004.994W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH 9.05MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGH 54.7MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 354/174 DEGS. NFS. (FUGRO, HI 1664, H525-53535). AMEND DW 9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT ANCHOR OFF LITTLE CAYMAN ISLAND. FIRE POSSIBLE CAUSE OF SINKING. NO ATTEMPT TO SALVE VESSEL WILL BE MADE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SOTO TRADER wreck located?

The SOTO TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 19 39.317 N,80 4.994 W.

How deep is the SOTO TRADER and where exactly is it located?

The SOTO TRADER lies at a depth of about 9.05 meters and is located at coordinates 19 39.317 N,80 4.994 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOTO TRADER?

The seabed around the SOTO TRADER lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the SOTO TRADER sink?

The SOTO TRADER sank on Apr 4, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SOTO TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the SOTO TRADER was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SOTO TRADER belong to?

The SOTO TRADER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SOTO TRADER?

The SOTO TRADER is classified as a motor vessel.

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