Asia South Korea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Asia south korea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 28 N,123 44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.466667
  • Longitude: 123.733333
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name ASIA SOUTH KOREA
Type ferry
Flag PH
Length 86.4 m
Width 15 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 2436
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1999
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH552/575/02 11.1.00 HH552/575/02 11.1.00 SANK 10M N OF BANTAYAN ISLAND. (LLOYDS VOL.318). NCA, POSN 1128.0N, 12344.0E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1972, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANS-ASIA SHIPPING LINES. PASSAGE CEBU CITY FOR ILOILO. SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER AFTER BEING SWAMPED BY A BIG WAVE. AT LEAST 650 PASSENGERS AND CREW ON BOARD. 56 LIVES LOST. (LLOYDS VOL.319).

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FAQ

Where is the ASIA SOUTH KOREA wreck located?

The ASIA SOUTH KOREA wreck is located at coordinates 11 28 N,123 44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASIA SOUTH KOREA?

The seabed around the ASIA SOUTH KOREA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the ASIA SOUTH KOREA sink?

The ASIA SOUTH KOREA sank on Dec 23, 1999.

When was the wreck of the ASIA SOUTH KOREA discovered?

The wreck of the ASIA SOUTH KOREA was discovered in 1999.

What country did the ASIA SOUTH KOREA belong to?

The ASIA SOUTH KOREA belonged to PH.

What cargo was the ASIA SOUTH KOREA carrying?

The ASIA SOUTH KOREA was carrying personnel,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the ASIA SOUTH KOREA?

The ASIA SOUTH KOREA had a tonnage of 2436 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASIA SOUTH KOREA?

The ASIA SOUTH KOREA is classified as a ferry.

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