Glory Duck Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Glory duck Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
18 30 N,120 9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.500000
  • Longitude: 120.150000
Water Depth 3700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GLORY DUCK
Type carrier
Flag KP
Length 105.5 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3918
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4040/85 24.11.88 REPORTED DISTRESS IN 183000N, 1200900E APPROX. (LL, 10-12.11.88). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-YUAN FU '75, EX-YUAN TSIN '73. BUILT IN 1973 BY IMABARI ZOSEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY YONG SHIN SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE BINTULU, MALAYSIA FOR INCHON. DISTRESS MESSAGE SENT WHEN OFF THE NW COAST OF LUZON. AERIAL SEARCH LOCATED LARGE NUMBER OF LOGS FOUND ALONG NW SHORE OF LUZON ISLAND, NEAR CABUGAO. VESSEL NOT SIGHTED DURING AIR SEARCH. BELIEVED TO HAVE SUNK. CREW OF 21 LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GLORY DUCK wreck located?

The GLORY DUCK wreck is located at coordinates 18 30 N,120 9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GLORY DUCK?

The seabed around the GLORY DUCK lies at approximately 3700 meters deep.

When did the GLORY DUCK sink?

The GLORY DUCK sank on Nov 9, 1988.

When was the wreck of the GLORY DUCK discovered?

The wreck of the GLORY DUCK was discovered in 1988.

What country did the GLORY DUCK belong to?

The GLORY DUCK belonged to KP.

What cargo was the GLORY DUCK carrying?

The GLORY DUCK was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the GLORY DUCK?

The GLORY DUCK had a tonnage of 3918 tons.

What type of wreck is the GLORY DUCK?

The GLORY DUCK is classified as a carrier.