Asian Mariner Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Asian mariner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 10 N,119 24 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.166667
  • Longitude: 119.400000
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Indian Spring Low Water
Name ASIAN MARINER
Type carrier
Flag PH
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 3483
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.10.73 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 60M NW OF KAOHSIUNG, IN 231000N,1192400E. (LL 214). NCA. 22.4.81 NOT SHOWN ON PRC 9314. NCA. 2.7.84 NOT SHOWN ON JAPANESE 525 [REC'D OCT'83, 1:650,000]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY HARIMO ZOSENSHO, AIOI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASIAN SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE KAOSHIUNG FOR CAMARINES NORTE. SANK DURING A TYPHOON ABOUT 60M NW OF KAOHSIUNG. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ASIAN MARINER wreck located?

The ASIAN MARINER wreck is located at coordinates 23 10 N,119 24 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASIAN MARINER?

The seabed around the ASIAN MARINER lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the ASIAN MARINER sink?

The ASIAN MARINER sank on Oct 11, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ASIAN MARINER discovered?

The wreck of the ASIAN MARINER was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ASIAN MARINER belong to?

The ASIAN MARINER belonged to PH.

What cargo was the ASIAN MARINER carrying?

The ASIAN MARINER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ASIAN MARINER?

The ASIAN MARINER had a tonnage of 3483 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASIAN MARINER?

The ASIAN MARINER is classified as a carrier.

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