Regent Oak Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Regent oak Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
27 8.75 S,109 26.133 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -27.145833
  • Longitude: -109.435550
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGENT OAK
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 174 m
Width 26.2 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 16427
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1278/83 7.9.83 H1278/83 7.9.83 AGROUND IN 270845S, 1092608W WITH 5-6 DEG STARB LIST. NO 4 CARGO HOLD BREACHED. SALVAGE UNLIKELY. CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. (LL 9 & 13.8.83). NCA YET. H1278/83 2.10.84 H1278/83 2.10.84 REFLOATED & SUNK AFTER UNLOADING 7000 TONS LOGS. PULLED OFF ROCKS & TOWED TO DUMP LOCATION & SUNK BY EXPLOSIVE CHARGES. NO POSN GIVEN. (LL 28.9.84). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2008

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SAN VICENTE FOR INCHON. CALLED AT HANGA-ROA BAY, EASTER ISLAND TO LAND SICK CREW MEMBER. GROUNDED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the REGENT OAK wreck located?

The REGENT OAK wreck is located at coordinates 27 8.75 S,109 26.133 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REGENT OAK?

The seabed around the REGENT OAK lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the REGENT OAK sink?

The REGENT OAK sank on Jul 30, 1983.

When was the wreck of the REGENT OAK discovered?

The wreck of the REGENT OAK was discovered in 1983.

What country did the REGENT OAK belong to?

The REGENT OAK belonged to PA.

What cargo was the REGENT OAK carrying?

The REGENT OAK was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the REGENT OAK?

The REGENT OAK had a tonnage of 16427 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGENT OAK?

The REGENT OAK is classified as a bulk carrier.