God Pioneer No 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
God pioneer no 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 37 N,109 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.616667
  • Longitude: 109.833333
Water Depth 1600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name GOD PIONEER NO 1
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 87.1 m
Width 12 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 1589
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.12.78 SANK IN 093700N, 1095000E APPROX. (LL 16.12.78). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY USUKI TEKKOSHO, SAEKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STARTWAY SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR SINGAPORE & KUCHING. TOOK WATER INTO THE HOLDS DURING A TYPHOON. ABANDONED IN A SINKING CONDITION. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GOD PIONEER NO 1 wreck located?

The GOD PIONEER NO 1 wreck is located at coordinates 9 37 N,109 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOD PIONEER NO 1?

The seabed around the GOD PIONEER NO 1 lies at approximately 1600 meters deep.

When did the GOD PIONEER NO 1 sink?

The GOD PIONEER NO 1 sank on Oct 22, 1978.

When was the wreck of the GOD PIONEER NO 1 discovered?

The wreck of the GOD PIONEER NO 1 was discovered in 1978.

What country did the GOD PIONEER NO 1 belong to?

The GOD PIONEER NO 1 belonged to PA.

What cargo was the GOD PIONEER NO 1 carrying?

The GOD PIONEER NO 1 was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GOD PIONEER NO 1?

The GOD PIONEER NO 1 had a tonnage of 1589 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOD PIONEER NO 1?

The GOD PIONEER NO 1 is classified as a carrier.

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