Amoy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Amoy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 10 N,94 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.166667
  • Longitude: 94.250000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMOY
Type motor vessel
Flag SO
Length 137.2 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 5895
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.8.72 STRANDING POSN GIVEN AS 161000N, 941500E APPROX. (LLOYDS 209) - NCA YET, POSN PLOTS ON LAND - POSN OF CAPE NEGRAIS: 160230N, 941130E.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1952, WHILST EN-ROUTE CALCUTTA TO RANGOON, RAN AGROUND NEAR CAPE NEGRAIS AT THE MOUTH OF THE IRRAWADDY RIVER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-PACIFIC S.A. VESSEL WAS DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD & LLOYDS 209)

General Comments

POSN QUOTED BY LLOYDS & MSD PLOTS WELL INLAND

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FAQ

Where is the AMOY wreck located?

The AMOY wreck is located at coordinates 16 10 N,94 15 E.

When did the AMOY sink?

The AMOY sank on Aug 9, 1972.

When was the wreck of the AMOY discovered?

The wreck of the AMOY was discovered in 1972.

What country did the AMOY belong to?

The AMOY belonged to SO.

What cargo was the AMOY carrying?

The AMOY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AMOY?

The AMOY had a tonnage of 5895 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMOY?

The AMOY is classified as a motor vessel.

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