Ocean Ace Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ocean ace Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 28.25 N,129 25.583 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.470833
  • Longitude: 129.426383
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN ACE
Type bulk carrier
Flag KP
Length 175.2 m
Width 23.4 m
Draught 14.2
Tonnage 14309
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers SPECIAL Y LT BUOY, FL.Y.3S, CLOSE SE. ALSO Q.R ON WK.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2010

Surveying Details

H2992/71 30.8.81 H2992/71 30.8.81 WK REPORTED IN 352755N, 1292545E IN 30MTRS OF WATER. SALVAGE ATTEMPT TO BE MADE. (LL, 22 & 26.8.81) NCA YET. H2992/71 28.9.81 H2992/71 28.9.81 NOW IN 352752N, 1292530E. MARKED BY 2 DRUM BUOYS, R LTS. (ROK NM 574(T)/81). NCA. H2992/71 16.10.81 H2992/71 16.10.81 TOTAL LOSS. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT. DANGEROUS, MASTS SHOWING. MARKED BY 2 G CONL LT BUOYS, F.R, IN 352745.3N, 1292530E APPROX. (LL, 15.10.81 & TOMOE 37, HN DTD 25.9.81). INS AS DW PA (MASTS) IN 352748N, 1292518E, MARKED BY 2 G CONL LT BUOYS, F.R, IN CLOSE NE & SW. - NM 2541/81. H2992/71 30.9.83 H2992/71 30.9.83 ST IN 352815N, 1292535E WITH 2 LTS, Q.R. (ROK NM 411/83). - NM 2721/83. H2992/71 13.4.84 H2992/71 13.4.84 SPECIAL Y PILLAR LT BUOY, FL.Y.3S, CLOSE SE OF WK. (ROK NM 161/84). - NM 1154/84. H1967/85 4.7.85 H1967/85 4.7.85 DISMANTLING WORK BEING CARRIED OUT. (ROK NM 226(T)/85). NCA YET. H2992/71 17.12.86 H2992/71 17.12.86 NO LONGER SHOWS ABOVE WATER. LEAST DEPTH 15MTRS. (ROK NM 604/86). - NM 149/87.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1977 BY HYUNDAI SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO LTD., ULSAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PAN OCEAN BULK CARRIERS, LTD. PASSAGE POHANG FOR BUSAN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH JAPANESE MV SALIX. 1 MAN LOST. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 28.25 N,129 25.583 E
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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN ACE wreck located?

The OCEAN ACE wreck is located at coordinates 35 28.25 N,129 25.583 E.

How deep is the OCEAN ACE and where exactly is it located?

The OCEAN ACE lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 35 28.25 N,129 25.583 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN ACE?

The seabed around the OCEAN ACE lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN ACE sink?

The OCEAN ACE sank on Aug 23, 1981.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN ACE discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN ACE was discovered in 1981.

What country did the OCEAN ACE belong to?

The OCEAN ACE belonged to KP.

What cargo was the OCEAN ACE carrying?

The OCEAN ACE was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN ACE?

The OCEAN ACE had a tonnage of 14309 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN ACE?

The OCEAN ACE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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