Innovator ? Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Innovator ? Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 59.976 N,109 13.07 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.999600
  • Longitude: 109.217833
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INNOVATOR ?
Type bulk carrier
Flag VC
Length 152.7 m
Width 23.5 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 11998
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.7.96 SANK IN 180800N, 1083500E. (LL, 1.7.96). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2024

Circumstances of loss

EX-GENISTA '93, EX-SE WOOD '94, EX-SHINYU MARU '78. BUILT IN 1973 BY SHIN YAMAMOTO ZOSENSHO KK, KOCHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNISUN SHIPPING INC. PASSAGE KRABI, THAILAND, FOR TOYAMA, JAPAN. SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the INNOVATOR ? wreck located?

The INNOVATOR ? wreck is located at coordinates 17 59.976 N,109 13.07 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INNOVATOR ??

The seabed around the INNOVATOR ? lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the INNOVATOR ? sink?

The INNOVATOR ? sank on Feb 9, 1996.

When was the wreck of the INNOVATOR ? discovered?

The wreck of the INNOVATOR ? was discovered in 1996.

What country did the INNOVATOR ? belong to?

The INNOVATOR ? belonged to VC.

What cargo was the INNOVATOR ? carrying?

The INNOVATOR ? was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the INNOVATOR ??

The INNOVATOR ? had a tonnage of 11998 tons.

What type of wreck is the INNOVATOR ??

The INNOVATOR ? is classified as a bulk carrier.

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