Eastern Minicon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eastern minicon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 35 N,116 40 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.583333
  • Longitude: 116.666667
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EASTERN MINICON
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 80.5 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1521
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.4.80 VESSEL REPORTED IN SINKING CONDITION IN 193500N, 1164000E APPROX. PRESUMED SANK. (LL FEB 1980). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY WALKERS LTD. MARYBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME BY EASTERN SHIPPING LINES INC. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR MANILLA. MASTER REPORTED A SERIOUS LIST AFTER CARGO SHIFT IN GALE FORCE WEATHER AND THAT HE WAS PREPARING TO ABANDON SHIP. NO TRACE SEEN AGAIN. 30 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EASTERN MINICON wreck located?

The EASTERN MINICON wreck is located at coordinates 19 35 N,116 40 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTERN MINICON?

The seabed around the EASTERN MINICON lies at approximately 2300 meters deep.

When did the EASTERN MINICON sink?

The EASTERN MINICON sank on Feb 16, 1980.

When was the wreck of the EASTERN MINICON discovered?

The wreck of the EASTERN MINICON was discovered in 1980.

What country did the EASTERN MINICON belong to?

The EASTERN MINICON belonged to PA.

What cargo was the EASTERN MINICON carrying?

The EASTERN MINICON was carrying containers,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EASTERN MINICON?

The EASTERN MINICON had a tonnage of 1521 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTERN MINICON?

The EASTERN MINICON is classified as a carrier.

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