Great Ocean Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Great ocean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 7 N,115 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.116667
  • Longitude: 115.416667
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREAT OCEAN
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 82.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1583
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.12.71 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 200700N, 1152500E APPROX. (LLOYDS CASUALTY REPORT 207). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY NAMURA ZOSENSHO, OSAKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIEN CHEONG NAV CO. PASSAGE SABAH FOR HONG KONG, SPRANG LEAK IN HEAVY WEATHER AND TOOK ON LIST. ABANDONED BY CREW AND SUBSEQUENTLY. 18 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GREAT OCEAN wreck located?

The GREAT OCEAN wreck is located at coordinates 20 7 N,115 25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GREAT OCEAN?

The seabed around the GREAT OCEAN lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the GREAT OCEAN sink?

The GREAT OCEAN sank on Nov 29, 1971.

When was the wreck of the GREAT OCEAN discovered?

The wreck of the GREAT OCEAN was discovered in 1971.

What country did the GREAT OCEAN belong to?

The GREAT OCEAN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the GREAT OCEAN carrying?

The GREAT OCEAN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the GREAT OCEAN?

The GREAT OCEAN had a tonnage of 1583 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREAT OCEAN?

The GREAT OCEAN is classified as a carrier.

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