Eastern Progress Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eastern progress Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 10.12 N,101 19.81 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.168667
  • Longitude: 101.330167
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name EASTERN PROGRESS
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 98.8 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 8.4
Tonnage 3159
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Surveying Details

H3214/71 25.11.80 SANK IN 110000N, 1012200E APPROX. (LL, 15.11.80) NCA YET. H3214/71 10.2.81 POSN REPORTED AS 111000N, 1012000E APPROX. (THAI NM 468/2523(T)/80). THAI DANGEROUS WRECK CRITERIA 18MTRS. CHART AS USC PA 10FMS. BR STD. H3848/83 7.6.83 THAI NM 463/2523(T) REPEATED. - NM 1689/83. 20.7.93 NOT SHOWN ON THAI 45 [1993 EDN]. AMEND USCPA 40MTRS (22FMS). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1955 BY ORENSTEIN KOPPEL & LUBCKER, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PROGRESSIVE INTEROCEAN SHIPPING CO (PANAMA) SA. PASSAGE THAILAND FOR SINGAPORT. TOO WATER AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EASTERN PROGRESS wreck located?

The EASTERN PROGRESS wreck is located at coordinates 11 10.12 N,101 19.81 E.

How deep is the EASTERN PROGRESS and where exactly is it located?

The EASTERN PROGRESS lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 11 10.12 N,101 19.81 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTERN PROGRESS?

The seabed around the EASTERN PROGRESS lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the EASTERN PROGRESS sink?

The EASTERN PROGRESS sank on Nov 14, 1980.

When was the wreck of the EASTERN PROGRESS discovered?

The wreck of the EASTERN PROGRESS was discovered in 1980.

What country did the EASTERN PROGRESS belong to?

The EASTERN PROGRESS belonged to PA.

What cargo was the EASTERN PROGRESS carrying?

The EASTERN PROGRESS was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the EASTERN PROGRESS?

The EASTERN PROGRESS had a tonnage of 3159 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTERN PROGRESS?

The EASTERN PROGRESS is classified as a carrier.

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