Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 43 N,9 16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.716667
  • Longitude: 9.266667
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRADER
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 46.9 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 462
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,personnel,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 5, 1991

Surveying Details

HH432/351/01 6.8.90 HH432/351/01 6.8.90 FOUNDERED 7M SW OF DOUALA FAIRWAY BUOY. SAID TO BE DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (LL, 17.7.90) LIES IN 034230N, 091742E APPROX. NOT BUOYED. (NAVAREA II 264/90) - NM 2347/90. HH432/351/01 5.4.91 HH432/351/01 5.4.91 WK OF MV TRADER LOCATED IN 034300N, 091600E. (CAMEROUN NM 03, 25.2.91) INS AS DW PA. - NM 1075/91. HH432/351/01 1.5.91 HH432/351/01 1.5.91 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (BREST NM 91 13 32) NFA.

Circumstances of loss

17.7.90 FOUNDERED, WHILE ON PASSAGE DOUALA TO MALABO, 7M SW OF DOUALA FAIRWAY BUOY. 15 SURVIVORS PICKED UP AFTER 10HOURS IN WATER, APPROX 53 ON BOARD AT TIME OF LOSS. (LL, 17.7.90)

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FAQ

Where is the TRADER wreck located?

The TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 3 43 N,9 16 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRADER?

The seabed around the TRADER lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the TRADER sink?

The TRADER sank on Jul 12, 1990.

When was the wreck of the TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the TRADER was discovered in 1990.

What country did the TRADER belong to?

The TRADER belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TRADER carrying?

The TRADER was carrying containers,personnel,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the TRADER?

The TRADER had a tonnage of 462 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRADER?

The TRADER is classified as a motor vessel.

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