Tanker Wrecks at 18-30 m Depth (121)
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Acclivity Wreck
BUILT IN 1931 BY G BROWN, GREENOCK, WITH OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F T EVERARD & SONS LTD. AFT OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASS...
Adhas (Part Of) Wreck
VESSEL, [EX 'SINAR KARYA 111', EX 'NISSHIN MARU NO.8']. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARSHADI HAS, JAKARTA. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH MV 'BALKAN REEFER' OF...
Adhas (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck
VESSEL, [EX 'SINAR KARYA 111', EX 'NISSHIN MARU NO.8']. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARSHADI HAS, JAKARTA. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH MV 'BALKAN REEFER' OF...
Africa Shell Wreck
BUILT IN 1939 NY G BROWN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHELL CO OF E AFRICA. OIL ENGINE OF 162NHP. PASSAGE QUELIMANE FOR LOURENCO MARQUES. SUNK B...
Agios Nicolaos Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT IN 1968 BY SCHIFFSWERFT MASCHINERNFABRIK J G HIZLER, LAURENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PETROMARINE SHIPPING CO LTD. EXPLODED IN FLAME...
Agip Abruzzo Wreck
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Alina P Wreck
HAD AN EXPLOSION ONBOARD WHEN LEAVING HARBOUR AFTER UNLOADING CRUDE OIL AT SAO SEBASTIAO OIL TERMINAL. WAS BEACHED OFF NAVIGATION CHANNEL. (LL).
Anna Xyla Wreck
28.5.81 VESSEL, BUILT 1971, CAUGHT FIRE FOLLOWING EXPLOSIONS IN PUMP & ENGINE ROOMS WHILE LOADING CRUDE OIL AT JEBEL DHANNA. VESSEL WAS BEACHED I...
Aqueity (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT 1945 BY A & J INGLIS, WITH OIL ENGINES OF 125NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F.T. EVERARD & SONS. PASSAGE BREMEN FOR BROMBOROUGH. VESSEL STRUCK A...
Arrow (Stern Section) Wreck
BUILT IN 1948. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUNSTONE MARINE PANAMA SA. PASSAGE AMUAY BAY FOR PORT HAWKESBURY, CAPE B RETON ISLAND. RAN AGROUND IN STORM ON...
Arroyo (Cit) Wreck
WAS SUNK INTENTIONALLY BY GERS (GROUPE D'ETUDES ET DE RECHERCHES SOUS-MARINE) TO TRAIN DIVERS.
Balakani Wreck
BUILT IN 1899 BY SIR J LAING & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PETROLEUM SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 326HP, SING...
Betelgeuse Wreck
1.7.80 BUILT IN 1968 BY CHANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DE NAVOLES DE PETROLES. A TOTAL OF 50 LIVES WERE LOST WHEN THE TANKE...
Big Sea 5 Wreck
EX-MASAYOSHI MARU NO 2 '95. BUILT IN 1982 BY SASKI ZOSEN KK, KINOE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BIG SEA CO LTD, BANKOK, THAILAND. OIL ENGINE OF 1880BHP,...
Blue Bird I Wreck
CAPSIZED AND SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SINGAPORE MV SIN HUA IN BAD WEATHER AND HEAVY RAIN. WAS ON PASSAGE BINTULU TO PORT KELANG.
Brigitta Montanari Wreck
18.7.88 VESSEL, BUILT 1970 BY; AFT-SCHPSW. EN MFBK, 'VAHALI', N.V., GENDT; CARGO-SCHEEPSWERF G. BIJLSMA & ZN., N.V., WARTENA; FORWARD-SCHPS. BARKMEI...
British Captain Wreck
BUILT IN 1923 BY PALMERS CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH TAKER CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TWIN TURBINES FOR 654HP, TWIN SHA...
British Councillor Wreck
2.2.1940 BUILT IN 1922 BY SIR JOHN LAING & SON LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH TANKER CO. THREE BOILERS, 2 STEAM TURBINES OF 6...
British Fortune (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1930 BY LITHLOW SB CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH TANKER CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 430HP, S...
British Inventor (Bow Section) Wreck
30.6.40 BUILT IN 1926 BY PALMER & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE ABADAN FOR THE HAMBLE WHEN SHE STRUCK A MINE 5M OFF ST. ALBAN'S HEAD AND WAS BEAC...
British Liberty (Possibly) Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1939, WAS MINED & SANK AFTER RUNNING INTO ALLIED MINEFIELD 4M NE OF DYCK LTV. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO., SHE WAS EN-RO...
British Liberty (Possibly) Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1939, WAS MINED & SANK AFTER RUNNING INTO ALLIED MINEFIELD 4M NE OF DYCK LTV. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO., SHE WAS EN-RO...
British Triumph Wreck
MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE HULL TO ARUBA.
Broad Arrow Wreck
BUILT IN 1918 BY NEW YORK SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCONY-VACUUM OIL CO. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 3200 IHP FOR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE TRINIDA...
Camponavia Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1973 BY S.A. JULIANA CONSTRUCCIONES GIJONESA, GIJON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANIA ARRENDATARIA DEL MONOPOLIO DE PETROLEOS S.A. [CAM...
Caribica Wreck
EX-PETROBULK STENA '87, EX-STENA CARIBCA '86, EX-AFRAN NEPTUNE '84. 31185 DWT. BUILT IN 1975 BY KOREA SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CORP, BUSAN. OWNED AT...
Caroni River Wreck
BUILT IN 1928 BY BLYTHSWOOD SHIPBUILDING CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH EMPIRE STEAM NAVIGATION CO. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 653BHP, SI...
Caroni River (Part Of) Wreck
MINED.
Caroni River (Part Of) Wreck
MINED.
Caroni River (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1928 BY BLYTHSWOOD SHIPBUILDING CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH EMPIRE STEAM NAVIGATION CO. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 653BHP, SI...
Chemical Challenger Wreck
BUILT IN 1960 BY KOCKUMS M/V A/B, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAMPANULA SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE FROM MARGHERA FOR NAPLES. THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION...
Cherry Duke (Stern Part) Wreck
BUILT IN 1956. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ULLER SHIPPINGCO (PTE) LTD. PASSAGE KARACHI FOR JEBEL DHANNA, UAE. SANK 17M OFF DAS ISLAND FOLLOWING AN EXPLOS...
Chrissi Wreck
7.2.1978 VESSEL, BUILT 1944 BY LANCASTER IRON WORKS, PERRYVILLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEKA, S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM PERAMA FOR PIRAEUS ROADS. PARTI...
Cihan 7 Wreck
WENT AGROUND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ASSIST M TANKER DILARA 1 (QV).
Conch Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT IN 1909 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-SAXON PETROLEUM CO., WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMAR...
Constantia S (Fwd Part) Wreck
BUILT IN 1951 BY KOKUMS, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VENUS SHIPPING CO. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE AMSTERDAM FOR GIBRALTAR. GROUNDED IN A S...
Daghestan Wreck
THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED BY THE ADMIRALY. TORPEDOED BY U-57.
Deodata Wreck
EX-LE QUEILLY. BUILT IN 1897 BY LAPORT & CO, ROUEN AS A FOUR-MASTED STEEL BARQUE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKIBS A/S, DEODETA. FITTED IN 1911 WITH AUX...
Derbent Wreck
BUILT 1907 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 258 NHP, SINGLE SH...
Dilara 1 Wreck
HAD MECHANICAL TROUBLE WHILST ON PASSAGE ISTANBUL FOR IZMIR AND WAS DRIFTING. M TANKER CIHAN 7 WENT TO HER ASSISTANCE BUT BOTH WENT AGROUND IN STORMY...
Dordogne Wreck
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Duc Tri Wreck
OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DUC TRI TRANSPORT CO, HO CHI MIN CITY. SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. 1 MAN RECOVERED, 14 MISSING. (LLOYDS WEEKLY CASUALTY).
El Grillo Wreck
BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AT SEYDISFJORD, ICELAND WHILE ON GOVERNMENT SERVICE. ALL CREW RESCUED. (LL WW2)
El Oso Wreck
BUILT IN 1921 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOBITOS OIL FIELDS LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION E...
Eleni S Wreck
BUILT IN 1944 BY ODENBACH SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION, ROCHESTER, NY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EPHITYHIA MARITIME CO. PASSAGE OKRIKA FOR LAGOS. SANK AFTE...
Elpina Iii Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1973 BY HIGAKI ZOSEN K.K., IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DIREKTORAT PERKAPALAN DAN TELOKOMUNIKASI [PERTAMINA]. ON PASSAGE FROM CILAC...
Empire Otter Wreck
EX- TORINO BUILT 1920, STRUCK A MINE AND SANK 25M SW OF HARTLAND PT, WHILST ON PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON FOR AVONMOUTH. (WW2SL, LL WW2, EMPIRE SHIPS).
Energy Determination (After Section) Wreck
13.12.79 BUILT IN 1976 BY BREMER VULKAN VEGESACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED OVERSEAS PETROLEUM CARRIERS INC. PASSAGE FROM BONAIRE, NETHELANDS...
Energy Determination (Fore Section) Wreck
13.12.79 BUILT IN 1976 BY BREMER VULKAN VEGESACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED OVERSEAS PETROLEUM CARRIERS INC. PASSAGE FROM BONAIRE, NETHELAN...
Feoso Sun Wreck
EXPLODED & SANK WHILST AT ANCHOR 3 HOURS AFTER DISCHARGING CARGO AT BATAAN OIL REFINERY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FEOSO OIL TANKER S.A. 30 LIVES LOST....
Fernando J-1 Wreck
OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIBERTY BELL TRADING CORPS. SANK BECAUSE OF A LEAK WHILE LOADING NON-REFINED OIL FROM STATE OWNED REFINERY ON BATAAN PENINSUL...
Gata Petrol Wreck
VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAVO GATA PETROL TANKER LTD. ON PASSAGE GELA FOR JOUNIEH. WHILE ENTERING AQUAMARINA, A SHELTERED BAY ABOUT 1M N OF JO...
Georgia (Stern Section) Wreck
EX-TEXACO, EX-GRORGIA, EX-TEXAS. BUILT IN 1908 BY NEWPORT NEWS SB & DD CO, NEWPORT, USA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MV DUTCH TANKER & OIL CO. TRIPLE EXP...
Gravatai Wreck
STRANDED & SANK NEAR CAMPO BOM BEACH, SANTA CATARINA DURING HEAVY WEATHER. PASSAGE ROUTE CANOAS, RIO GRANDE DO SUL TO ITAJAI. (LL).
Gyoshin Maru Wreck
RAN AGROUND ON VERHALLA (VERELLA/BERHALA/PULAU BERBOLA/BABARH) ISLAND AND BROKE IN TWO. (CORMORANT SALVAGE LTD.). NAME IS GIVEN IN VARIOUS RECORDS AS...
Inverdargle (Bow Section) (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1983 BY DEUTSCH WERFT, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INVER TANKERS LTD. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 997 HP. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY M...
Inverdargle (Stern Section) (Probably) Wreck
BUILT IN 1983 BY DEUTSCH WERFT, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INVER TANKERS LTD. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 997 HP. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY M...
Irenes Serenade Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1965 BY CHANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUE, ST NAZAIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANTARIO SHIPPING CO. ON PASSAGE FROM CEYHAN TERMINAL, NEAR MERSI...
James Mcgee Wreck
FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GUIRIA FOR LE HAVRE. DETONATED GERMAN LAID MINE. BROK IN TOW AND SANK. (SIBI & WW 2 MSL).
Jasim Wreck
SUNK BY UAE ARMED FORCES AS A TARGET.
Josef Joham (Stern Half) (Probably) Wreck
8.7.58 WAS CUT IN TWO WHEN IN COLLISION, IN FOG, WITH GERMAN SS 'LUDWIGSHAVEN' WHILE ON PASSAGE DONGES TO ANTWERP. (LL, 8.7.58). BOTH SECTIONS REMAI...
Josefina Thorden (After Part) Wreck
BUILT IN 1932 BY ERIKSBERGS M V AKTIES, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. OIL ENGINES OF 543BHP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE CUR...
Kamran Wreck
ON LOADED PASSAGE DUBAI CREEK FOR IRAN. SANK DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER.
La Flandre (Possibly) Wreck
SUNK BY MINE LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 5. (R VERPOORTE). WAS ON PASSAGE NEW YORK TO ROTTERDAM.
Laguana Wreck
28.12.77 STRUCK B'WTR AT FLUSHING ON LEAVING HARBOUR AND SANK IN SCHELDT ESTUARY IN HEAVY WESTERLY GALE. (LL 28.12.77). 29.12.77 SANK AFTER...
Lion City Wreck
SUNK INADVERTENTLY BY UAE ARMED FORCES WHILST TESTING MISSILE SYSTEMS.
Ludwig Wreck
SUNK BY UAE NAVY FOR TARGET PRACTICE.
Maassluis Wreck
VESSEL, BROKE AWAY FROM MOORINGS WHILE IN SKIKDA ANCHORAGE DURING A GALE. DRIVEN ONTO BREAKWATER, BROKE IN THREE & SANK. 27 OF CREW OF 29 MISSING. (LL...
Martina (Northern Part) Wreck
SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH M CONTAINER VESSEL WERDER BREMEN. CAPSIZED AND SINKING. 2 CREW RESCUED, 1 RECOVERED DEAD, 4 MISSING. SUBSEQUENTLY SANK W OF...
Martina (Southern Part) Wreck
SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH M CONTAINER VESSEL WERDER BREMEN. CAPSIZED AND SINKING. 2 CREW RESCUED, 1 RECOVERED DEAD, 4 MISSING. SUBSEQUENTLY SANK W OF...
Marvin 1 (Possibly) Wreck
BUILT IN 1981 BY KINOURA ZOSEN KK, HAKATA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARVIN MARINE INC. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR BANGKOK. TOOK ON A LIST IN ROUGH SEAS, WA...
Mexico Wreck
TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CURACAO FOR LONDON. CARGO FUEL OIL. MINED. LATER DISPERSED. CREW OF 10 LOST. (SIBI).
Minghui 8 Wreck
SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M GENERAL CARGO MIN HAI 102 (CHINA, 977GT, BUILT 1987, IN BALLAST). TWO MEN DEAD, TWO MISSING, NINE RECOVERED. (LL).
Mira Wreck
SUNK BY MINE 4M SW 0.5 W OF BEACHY HEAD WHILST EN-ROUTE PORT ARTHUR TO DOVER. (LL WW1). ONE DECK STEEL VESSEL, BUILT 1901 SUNK BY MINE WHILS...
Nanshin Maru Wreck
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Nanshin Maru (Possibly) Wreck
SUNK BY UNITED STATES AIRCRAFT. (JAPANESE WAR LOSSES).
Nejmat El Petrol Xviii (Possibly) Wreck
PASSAGE FROM RABIGH. WHEN ENTERING JEDDAH PORT LIMITS AND OUTSIDE NAVIGATIONAL CHANNEL STRUCK WK OF RO-RO M FERRY SHAHRAZAD [42948] AND GROUNDED. WAS...
Neptunia Wreck
HIT BY GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHED BY IRAQI AIRCRAFT. CAUGHT FIRE. HAD EXPLOSION IN ENGINE ROOM AND SANK.
Nisshin Maru Wreck
BUILT IN 1936 BY KAWASAKI DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAYASHIKANE SHOTEN KK. OIL ENGINE OF 1561NHP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY USSM GREVALLE 60 MIL...
Oil Trader Wreck
BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT.
Opalia Wreck
No description
Oriflamme Wreck
BUILT IN 1899 BY ARMSTRONG-WHITWORTH & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORIFLAMME SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF...
Pak One (Part Of) Wreck
7.3.02 SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. LATER BECAME PARTIALLY BUOYANT AND DRIFTED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. FINALLY SUNK BY THAI NAVY ON 7.3.02. PROBABLY PART OF T...
Pak One (Part Of) Wreck
GAS TANK, PART OF WK [60773]
Pavlos V (Possibly) Wreck
6.2.79 BUILT IN 1951 BY FURNESS SHIPBUILDING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHRISSANTHEMUM SHIPPING CO S A. PASSAGE WILHELMSHAVEN FOR MILAZZO. HAD...
Petragen One Wreck
VESSEL, BUILT 1982 BY KOREA SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CORPORATION. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WELLIS LTD., INC.. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK ALONGSIDE C.E.P....
Petro M'bao Wreck
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Pontfield (Forepart) Wreck
MINED WHEN ON PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR SHELL HAVEN. STERN SECTION WAS RECOVERED AND TOWED TO SALT END AND LATER TO TYNE WHERE NEW FOREPART WAS FITTED. (LL...
Prudentia Wreck
INTACT, ON PORT SIDE
Qi Yun 881 Wreck
BUILT IN 1974. PASSAGE YANTIAN TO QUANZOU. ALL CARGO AIR VENTED PREVIOUS TO 1 APRIL 1999. IN COLLISION WITH M CONTAINER VESSEL 'QING CHUN MEN'. SUBSEQ...
Raad Al-Bakry Viii (Afterpart) Wreck
EX- MAYA FARBER '83, EX- BJORGHEIM '78, EX- LYSEFJELL '72. BUILT 1960 BY A/S FREDRIKSTAD M/V, FREDRIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BAKRI NAVIGATION C...
Realf Wreck
BUILT IN 1937 BY KOCHUMS M V AKTIEB, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S ASPLUND. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1162HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAG...
Regent Lion Wreck
TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-300. TOWED INTO TANGIERS BUT DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). ON PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR BIZE...
Rfa Ennerdale Wreck
EX-NAESS SCOTSMAN. BUILT IN 1963 BY KIELDER HOWALDTWERKE A G KIEL. OWNED TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-NORESS SHIPPING CO LTD. SANK ON A SANDBANK AFTER STRIKI...
S Andrea Wreck
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Salvestria Wreck
MINED ON PASSAGE ARUBA FOR GRANGEMOUTH. EX- CARDIGANSHIRE, BUILT 1913 BY WORKMAN, CLARK & CO., BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHRISTIAN S...
Samba Wreck
28.12.56 EX-HMS OLIVE, MINESWEEPING TRAWLER, BUILT IN 1940 BY HALL RUSSELL, ABERDEEN. SOLD OUT OF SERVICE IN 1948 TO A SWEDISH COMPANY, RENAMED '...
San Tiburcio Wreck
MINED. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK WITHIN 45 MINUTES OF THE EXPLOSION. PASSAGE SCAPA FLOW FOR INVERGORDON. CREW OF 40 RECOVERED. (LL WW2).
Sascha Wreck
BUILT IN 1961 BY HASHIHAMA ZOSEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MEKA INDUSTRIES (S) PRIVATE, LTD. CAUGHT FIRE JUNE 11 OFF KOTA BARN, SUMATRA. SANK...