Traugutt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Traugutt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 47.5 N,67 1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.791667
  • Longitude: 67.016667
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRAUGUTT
Type motor vessel
Flag PL
Length 152.4 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5667
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.6.79 GROUNDED AT CLIFTON BEACH NEAR OYSTER ISLANDS. (LL, 25.6.79). 16.7.79 VESSEL DRIVEN FURTHER INSHORE DUE TO WEATHER. (LL, 17.7.79). 6.3.80 SOLD FOR DEMOLITION. (LL, 7.3.80) NCA. 14.4.80 FIRE RESTARTED. RISK OF EXPLOSION. (LL, 15.4.80). 28.7.81 REPORTED JUST NW OF WK OF PRINZ WHICH AGROUND APPROX 1000YDS FROM CLIFTON BEACH SEA WALL. (LL, 27.7.81) NCA, POSN 244730N, 670100E FOR FILING ONLY. 5.4.90 SUBSEQUENTLY CUT INTO PIECES FOR REMOVAL. (MODERN SHIPPING DISASTERS) 22.3.01 POSSIBLE REMAINS OF WK CHARTED AS 2 OBSTNS SEE [44257] & [44256].
Last Amended Date Mar 22, 2001

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE IN KARACHI OUTER ANCHORAGE. ABANDONED BY CREW AND TAKEN IN TOW AND GROUNDED. (LL). SUBSEQUENTLY CUT INTO PIECES FOR REMOVAL. (MSD).

General Comments

POSSIBLE REMAINS CHARTED AS 2 OBSTNS [44257 & 44256] See Also: 44257 & 44256

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FAQ

Where is the TRAUGUTT wreck located?

The TRAUGUTT wreck is located at coordinates 24 47.5 N,67 1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRAUGUTT?

The seabed around the TRAUGUTT lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the TRAUGUTT sink?

The TRAUGUTT sank on Jun 19, 1979.

When was the wreck of the TRAUGUTT discovered?

The wreck of the TRAUGUTT was discovered in 1979.

What country did the TRAUGUTT belong to?

The TRAUGUTT belonged to PL.

What cargo was the TRAUGUTT carrying?

The TRAUGUTT was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the TRAUGUTT?

The TRAUGUTT had a tonnage of 5667 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRAUGUTT?

The TRAUGUTT is classified as a motor vessel.

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