Luc Nam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Luc nam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 4.022 N,88 10.069 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.067033
  • Longitude: 88.167817
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUC NAM
Type carrier
Flag VN
Length 144 m
Width 20.5 m
Draught 8.9
Tonnage 8414
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2021

Surveying Details

HH503/490/04 17.7.01 SANK NEAR SANDHEADS IN THE BAY OF BENGAL. SALVAGE AT THIS STAGE IS NOT FEASIBLE. (LL, 12.7.01). NCA. HH503/490/04 17.7.01 DW, PARTIALLY SUBMERGED, IN 2103.9N, 8809.9E [WGD]. (HYDROPAC 1102/01). INS AS ST. - NM 3216/01. HH503/490/04 23.7.01 MAST IS STILL VISIBLE. (LL, 13.7.01). NCA. BR STD. HH503/490/04 27.7.01 SUNK IN 2103.92N, 8809.99E. MAST IS STILL VISIBLE. (NAVAREA VIII 421/01). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH503/490/04 15.8.01 REPORTED SUNK IN 2103.9N, 8810.7E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 14/270(T)/01). NCA. HH503/490/04 25.8.01 DRIFTED TO 2104.19N, 8811.21E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 15/282(T)/01). AMEND TO ST PA IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3859/01. HH508/490/04 12.9.01 NOW IN 2103.9N, 8810.7E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 16/291/01). AMEND TO ST IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4074/01. HH503/490/05 29.10.03 INS ON BA 2058. - NM 4830/03. HH503/490/05 21.1.04 NOW IN 2104.08N, 8810.16E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 1/22/04). - NM 900/04. SEP 2008/000052720 20.6.08 NOW DW IN 2104.17N, 8810.07E [IND]. (INDIAN NM 12/343/08). - NM 3887/08.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1984 BY GREENBAY MARINE PTE, SINGAPORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VIETNAM OCEAN SHIPPING CO. FOUR CLYINDER OIL ENGINE OF 7600 BHP. PASSAGE FOR HALDIA. CARGO 11000 TONS AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE, 2500 TONS OTHER FERTILISERS, ALL BAGGED. SPRANG A LEAK AND LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the LUC NAM wreck located?

The LUC NAM wreck is located at coordinates 21 4.022 N,88 10.069 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LUC NAM?

The seabed around the LUC NAM lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the LUC NAM sink?

The LUC NAM sank on Jul 1, 2001.

When was the wreck of the LUC NAM discovered?

The wreck of the LUC NAM was discovered in 2001.

What country did the LUC NAM belong to?

The LUC NAM belonged to VN.

What cargo was the LUC NAM carrying?

The LUC NAM was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the LUC NAM?

The LUC NAM had a tonnage of 8414 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUC NAM?

The LUC NAM is classified as a carrier.

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