Oriental Argosy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Oriental argosy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 55.05 N,90 50.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.917500
  • Longitude: -90.835000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ORIENTAL ARGOSY
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 159.9 m
Width 19 m
Draught 12.6
Tonnage 10043
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4634/74 4.11.75 ST IN 135503N, 905008W [NAS]. (US NM 21481/39/75). BR STD. H4936/70 2.2.77 REPORTED AS ST (CONSPIC). (MV `STRAAT BALI', HN 1/76, DTD 13.12.76). INS LEGEND (CONSPIC). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1957 BY URAGA DOCK CO. LTD, YOKOSUKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATLANTIC FAR EAST LINES INC. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY WEATHER, ABOUT 0.5M N OF COTTON PIER, PARALLEL TO SAN JOSE, BEACH. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ORIENTAL ARGOSY wreck located?

The ORIENTAL ARGOSY wreck is located at coordinates 13 55.05 N,90 50.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORIENTAL ARGOSY?

The seabed around the ORIENTAL ARGOSY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ORIENTAL ARGOSY sink?

The ORIENTAL ARGOSY sank on Jul 9, 1975.

When was the wreck of the ORIENTAL ARGOSY discovered?

The wreck of the ORIENTAL ARGOSY was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ORIENTAL ARGOSY belong to?

The ORIENTAL ARGOSY belonged to LR.

What cargo was the ORIENTAL ARGOSY carrying?

The ORIENTAL ARGOSY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ORIENTAL ARGOSY?

The ORIENTAL ARGOSY had a tonnage of 10043 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORIENTAL ARGOSY?

The ORIENTAL ARGOSY is classified as a steam ship.

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