Oriental Falcon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Oriental falcon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 36.1 N,116 51.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.601667
  • Longitude: 116.855000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORIENTAL FALCON
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 138.7 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 7658
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 1987

Surveying Details

2.8.72 2.8.72 AGROUND IN 203754N, 1165330E. (LL 209). NCA YET. H3746/72 18.8.72 H3746/72 18.8.72 CONSPIC STRANDED WK LIES 129DEGS, 9.2M FROM PRATAS IS LT. (HMS YARMOUTH, HN 3.8.72). - NM 1629/72. 12.7.77 12.7.77 SHOWN IN 203609N, 1165123E ON US 94043 [1977 EDN]. NCA. 3.9.80 3.9.80 SHOWN AS BEING NO LONGER VISIBLE ON US 93936 [APR'80 EDN]. NCA. H3051/87 11.8.87 H3051/87 11.8.87 WK NO LONGER CONSPIC. ONLY A FEW PARTS OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOW. (LT CDR M CRITCHLEY, 24.7.87). - DELETE LEGEND CONSPIC. - NM 2593/87. HH553/730/02 15.6.98 HH553/730/02 15.6.98 ST WAS ALSO DELETED IN ERROR AT NM 2593/87. RE-INSERT - NM 2930/98.

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND DURING TYPHOON 'SUSAN'. PASSAGE SAN FRANCISCO FOR KEELUNG. CARGO AND EQUIPMENT REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOOTED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ORIENTAL FALCON wreck located?

The ORIENTAL FALCON wreck is located at coordinates 20 36.1 N,116 51.3 E.

When did the ORIENTAL FALCON sink?

The ORIENTAL FALCON sank on Jul 12, 1972.

When was the wreck of the ORIENTAL FALCON discovered?

The wreck of the ORIENTAL FALCON was discovered in 1972.

What country did the ORIENTAL FALCON belong to?

The ORIENTAL FALCON belonged to LR.

What was the tonnage of the ORIENTAL FALCON?

The ORIENTAL FALCON had a tonnage of 7658 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORIENTAL FALCON?

The ORIENTAL FALCON is classified as a steam ship.

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