President Grant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
President grant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 9.967 N,121 45.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.166117
  • Longitude: 121.752783
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRESIDENT GRANT
Type Container
Flag US
Length 202.4 m
Width 25 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 17342
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1976
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 1988

Surveying Details

H3301/75 1.11.75 H3301/75 1.11.75 ST IN 250957N, 1214515E. (TAIWAN NM 51/76). - NM 2281/76. H3301/75 4.1.77 H3301/75 4.1.77 REPD TO LIE IN POSN 250958N, 1214510E. (USNM 94124/47/76). NCA. H3301/75 30.8.77 H3301/75 30.8.77 SALVAGE & SCRAPPING OPS COMMENCED. (TAIWAN NM 36/77). NCA. H2079/72 9.7.80 H2079/72 9.7.80 DURING SCRAPPING OPS, WK DRIFTED TO 250958N, 1214510E, APPROX. (TAIWAN NM 15/80). NCA. 10.11.81 10.11.81 SHOWN IN POSN 250958N, 1214510E ON NC 2618. 10.8.82 10.8.82 SHOWN IN POSN 250958N, 1214540E ON NC 1761. H2079/72 26.2.86 H2079/72 26.2.86 WRECK REMOVED. (HAMBURG NM 600/86). NCA YET. 19.2.88 19.2.88 ST STILL SHOWN ON TAIWAN 0353A [1986].

Circumstances of loss

7.6.76 7.6.76 VESSEL GROUNDED OUTSIDE KEELUNG HBR BKWTR IN POSN 251000N, 1214512E. INITIAL EFFORTS TO REFLOAT UNSUCCESSFUL. (LL 3.9.76). 16.9.76 REFLOATED UNDER OWN POWER WITH AID OF SWELL FROM TYPHOON FRAU, BUT GROUND TACKLE DRAGGED & VESSEL REGROUNDED 9 SEPT. ALL CREW ABANDONED VESSEL EXCEPT MASTER & 2 OTHERS. (LL 10.9.76). 21.9.76 POSN 250957N, 1214515E, HEADING 251 DED, LISTING STBD 14.5 DEG. AGROUND ON UNEVEN ROCKS. (LL 21.9.76). 5.10.76 AGROUND OFF EASTERN BKWTR, KEELUNG HBR. (LL 5.10.76). 11.10.76 EFFORTS TO REFLOAT ABANDONED. VESSEL IS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 9.10.76).

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FAQ

Where is the PRESIDENT GRANT wreck located?

The PRESIDENT GRANT wreck is located at coordinates 25 9.967 N,121 45.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRESIDENT GRANT?

The seabed around the PRESIDENT GRANT lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the PRESIDENT GRANT sink?

The PRESIDENT GRANT sank on Sep 1, 1976.

When was the wreck of the PRESIDENT GRANT discovered?

The wreck of the PRESIDENT GRANT was discovered in 1975.

What country did the PRESIDENT GRANT belong to?

The PRESIDENT GRANT belonged to US.

What cargo was the PRESIDENT GRANT carrying?

The PRESIDENT GRANT was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the PRESIDENT GRANT?

The PRESIDENT GRANT had a tonnage of 17342 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRESIDENT GRANT?

The PRESIDENT GRANT is classified as a container.

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