Atlas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Atlas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 46 N,118 2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.766667
  • Longitude: 118.033333
Water Depth 3800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ATLAS
Type bulk carrier
Flag PH
Length 147.5 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 11379
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH553/760/01 19.4.93 SANK IN 174600N, 1180200E APPROX. (LL, 20.4.93). NCA. HH552/655/02 2.6.93 SANK 'OFF VIGAN, ILOCAS SUR'. (LL, 20.5.93). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2006

Circumstances of loss

EX-SUN PIERS '89, EX-CLEAN POWER '85, EX-SHINSEI MARU '82. BUILT IN 1977 BY KOYO DOCKYARD CO LTD, MIHARA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAVALIER SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE KO SICHANG, THAILAND FOR S KOREA. SUFFERED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM WHICH SPREAD TO THE ACCOMMODATION. WATER ENTERED NO 2 AND NO 3 HOLDS. WAS ABANDONED AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ATLAS wreck located?

The ATLAS wreck is located at coordinates 17 46 N,118 2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ATLAS?

The seabed around the ATLAS lies at approximately 3800 meters deep.

When did the ATLAS sink?

The ATLAS sank on Apr 19, 1993.

When was the wreck of the ATLAS discovered?

The wreck of the ATLAS was discovered in 1993.

What country did the ATLAS belong to?

The ATLAS belonged to PH.

What cargo was the ATLAS carrying?

The ATLAS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ATLAS?

The ATLAS had a tonnage of 11379 tons.

What type of wreck is the ATLAS?

The ATLAS is classified as a bulk carrier.

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