Oriental Lady (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Oriental lady (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 12.433 N,121 41.367 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.207217
  • Longitude: 121.689450
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION)
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 101.4 m
Width 16.3 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2944
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers R CAN BUOYS, FL.R, IN 251224N, 1214120E & 251230N, 1214130E
Surveying Details HH549/350/01 4.6.90 HH549/350/01 4.6.90 BOW SECTION SANK IN 251226N, 1214122E. MARKED BY A RED AND 2 YELLOW BUOYS. (TAIWAN NM 28/90). [SEE STERN SECTION 50453]. INS DW. NE 2619. HH549/350/01 19.12.90 HH549/350/01 19.12.90 NOW MARKED BY R CAN LT BUOYS, FL.R, LAID IN 251224N, 1214120E AND 251230N, 1214130E. (TAIWAN NM 62/90). NCA. HH549/350/01 20.9.91 HH549/350/01 20.9.91 SALVAGE OPERATION COMPLETED ON 10.8.91. BUOYS REMOVED. (TAIWAN 38/91). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX-SUN TRADER (1985) & EX-SHINRYU MARU (1979), BUILT IN 1971 BY IMAI ZOSEN K.K, KOCHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LEEWARD MARINE CORPORATION. PASSAGE KEELUNG FOR HONG KONG. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. ALL 19 CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 25 12.433 N,121 41.367 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) sink?

The ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) sank on Apr 16, 1990.

When was the wreck of the ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION)?

The ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 2944 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION)?

The ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION) is classified as a motor vessel.

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