Ever Prosperity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ever prosperity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 54.763 S,165 46.457 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -21.912717
  • Longitude: 165.774283
Water Depth 0 m
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EVER PROSPERITY
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Orientation 67
Tonnage 7185
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date May 7, 2008

Surveying Details

H2925/65 16.8.65 H2925/65 16.8.65 ST IN 215456S, 1654616E. (MS CHUNGKING, HN). - NM 1689/65. H5176/69 3.10.69 H5176/69 3.10.69 VESSEL REPD AS CONSPICUOUS. (BP TANKER BRITISH FREEDOM, HN DTD 22.9.69). AMEND CONSPIC. BR STD. H5176/69 23.7.70 H5176/69 23.7.70 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (FR NM 70 27 25). 30.11.70 30.11.70 WK STILL ON REEF 13.11.70 & SOLD. (LLOYDS 202/293). NCA. H4221/77 20.9.77 H4221/77 20.9.77 ST (CONSPIC) STILL ON REEF & HEADING ENE. (MY AUDACIOUS, LTR DTD 2.9.77). 26.5.89 26.5.89 ST CONSPIC SHOWN IN 215448S, 1654506E ON FR 7098 [1988 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945 BY NEW ENGLAND SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION, PORTLAND, MAINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RELIANCE MARINE CORPORATION S.A. PASSAGE MIIKE, JAPAN FOR NEW CALEDONIA. RAN AGROUND ON ISIE REEF IN HEAVY WEATHER. WAS ABANDONED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EVER PROSPERITY wreck located?

The EVER PROSPERITY wreck is located at coordinates 21 54.763 S,165 46.457 E.

When did the EVER PROSPERITY sink?

The EVER PROSPERITY sank on Feb 26, 1965.

When was the wreck of the EVER PROSPERITY discovered?

The wreck of the EVER PROSPERITY was discovered in 1965.

What country did the EVER PROSPERITY belong to?

The EVER PROSPERITY belonged to LR.

What cargo was the EVER PROSPERITY carrying?

The EVER PROSPERITY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EVER PROSPERITY?

The EVER PROSPERITY had a tonnage of 7185 tons.

What type of wreck is the EVER PROSPERITY?

The EVER PROSPERITY is classified as a steam ship.

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