Eastern River Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eastern river Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 53.018 N,121 29.607 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.883633
  • Longitude: 121.493450
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name EASTERN RIVER
Type steam ship
Length 113.4 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3832
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.6.71 REPORTED STRANDED ON E TIP OF FUGA ISLAND IN 185300N, 1212900E. (LL 204). NCA YET. H4077/72 18.9.72 STRANDED WRECK AT E END OF FUGA ISLAND, VERY CONSPICUOUS & APPEARS TO BE SHIP AT ANCHOR. (RFA GREEN ROVER, HN DTD 19.8.72). CHART AS ST (CONSPIC) IN 185312N, 1212930E. - NM 1812/72. H4077/72 17.10.78 WRECK NOT SIGHTED DURING 14 TRANSITS OF BABUYAN CHANNEL IN A 4 MONTH PERIOD. (SS GEOMITRA HN). DELETE. BR STD. 18.11.80 ST SHOWN ON US 91140 [1980 EDN & PHILIPPINE 4229 [1974 EDN]. NCA. H4077/72 25.11.80 WRECK NOT SIGHTED EITHER VISUALLY OR ON RADAR. (MV CAPE RODNEY, HN DTD 16.10.80). NCA. 12.1.96 ST SHOWN ON US 91140 [1995 EDN]. NCA. H2 27.5.04 ST SHOWN IN 1853.091N, 12129.558E [WGD] ON PHILIPPINE ENC PH2NLZ40 (NORTHERN LUZON, 1:800,000) [EDN 1 DTD 2003]. NCA. SEP 2014/000200206 16.10.14 SHOWN IN 1853.091N, 12129.588E [WGD] ON PHILIPPINES 1508 [2013 EDN] BUT NOT ON PH2NLZ40 [EDN 6.5]. AMEND LIVE. SEP 2015/000004364 23.1.15 NOW DW. (PHILLIPINE NM 12/228/14).
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1955 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO, MIDDLESBOROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHUAN TUNG NAVIGATION CO, LTD. PASSAGE KAOHSIUNG FOR APARRI. RAN AGROUND ON A REEF OFF THE E COAST FUGA ISLAND, NEAR APARRI. A TROPICAL STORM PUSHED THE WRECK FURTHER ASHORE AND SHE WAS ABANDONED BY HER CREW IN A SEVERELY DAMAGED CONDITION. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 53.018 N,121 29.607 E
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FAQ

Where is the EASTERN RIVER wreck located?

The EASTERN RIVER wreck is located at coordinates 18 53.018 N,121 29.607 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTERN RIVER?

The seabed around the EASTERN RIVER lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the EASTERN RIVER sink?

The EASTERN RIVER sank on Apr 24, 1971.

When was the wreck of the EASTERN RIVER discovered?

The wreck of the EASTERN RIVER was discovered in 1971.

What cargo was the EASTERN RIVER carrying?

The EASTERN RIVER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EASTERN RIVER?

The EASTERN RIVER had a tonnage of 3832 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTERN RIVER?

The EASTERN RIVER is classified as a steam ship.

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