Tralee Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tralee trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.528 N,6 3.514 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.158800
  • Longitude: -6.058567
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRALEE TRADER
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 61.6 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 169
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1971
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2014

Surveying Details

H1270/71 20.12.71 H1270/71 20.12.71 POSN APPROX 500800N, 060200W. (LL 206). CHART AS NDWPA. NC 1148. 11.11.75 11.11.75 CHART AS USCPA 22FMS [40MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2649. H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 LOCATED 12.6.78 IN 500930N,060325W [OGB] USING HF [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.2MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS. LYING 140/320 DEGS. APPEARS RELATIVELY INTACT, UPRIGHT & WITH TWO DISTINCT HIGH POINTS. (HMS FOX HI 42A/77). CHART AS WK 65MTRS. NC 1178. HH100/351/18 3.9.02 HH100/351/18 3.9.02 DIVED IN CHARTED POSN. BELL 'SPOLESTO 1958' (PREVIOUS NAME OF VESSEL) FOUND BY DAVE DORMER. (G POUND, DIVE REPORT REC'D 15.8.02). NCA. 7.1.14 7.1.14 EXAM#D 3.12.14 IN 5009.528N, 0603.514W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.5 IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. FORMED OF TWO MAIN SECTIONS, 30MTRS APART. LEAST DEPTH ON N PART, PROBABLY BOW SECTION WITH LENGTH 16MTRS. (MMT, HI 1405). BOW PART LIES APPROX NNE/SSW, PROBABLY INVERTED. MOST OF WK IS COLLAPSED.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SPOLESTO. BUILT IN 1958 BY ZAANLANDSE SCHPS MAATS, ZAANDAM. OWNED BY TARA SHIPPING CO. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR CORK. LOST AFTER LISTING IN HEAVY WEATHER, PROBABLY DUE TO SHIFTING CARGO. (LL & SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, TWO HIGH PARTS, BOW TO NW LIES NNE/SSW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 9.528 N,6 3.514 W
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FAQ

Where is the TRALEE TRADER wreck located?

The TRALEE TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.528 N,6 3.514 W.

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

The TRALEE TRADER lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.528 N,6 3.514 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TRALEE TRADER?

The seabed around the TRALEE TRADER lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the TRALEE TRADER sink?

The TRALEE TRADER sank on Dec 19, 1971.

When was the wreck of the TRALEE TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the TRALEE TRADER was discovered in 1971.

What country did the TRALEE TRADER belong to?

The TRALEE TRADER belonged to PA.

What cargo was the TRALEE TRADER carrying?

The TRALEE TRADER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TRALEE TRADER?

The TRALEE TRADER had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRALEE TRADER?

The TRALEE TRADER is classified as a carrier.

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