Reward Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Reward Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 31.2 N,120 18.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.520000
  • Longitude: 120.302783
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name REWARD
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 108.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3716
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.9.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 223100N, 1201730E. (LLOYDS VOL.201). NCA. 25.9.70 POSN OF SINKING PROBABLY FURTHER INSHORE, VICINITY 2ND ENTRANCE IN 20-25MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.201). NCA. H1868/59 24.11.70 FIXED, BY TAIWAN HO, IN 223111N, 1201813E. LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS. MARKED BY G LT BUOY, F.G 15MTRS NW & R BUOY 15MTRS SE. (TAIWAN HO 341). NCA. H1868/59 1.4.71 BUOYS REPORTED MISSING. (CNHO NM 59/70). INS WK 2FMS 4FT IN 223111N, 1201813E, MARKED BY G LT BUOY, F.G CLOSE NW. - NM 479/71. 7.4.78 SHOWN AS ST ON CHINESE 340 [1974 EDN]. NCA. 27.7.79 SHOWN AS WK 5MTRS IN 223112N, 1201810E ON TAIWAN 0341. NC 1968.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1950 BY URAGA DOCK CO., YOKOSUKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REWARD NAV. CO. S.A. PASSAGE DINGALAN BAY, PHILIPPINES FOR KAO-HSIUNG. CAPSIZED & SANK ABOUT 10M S OF KAO-HSIUNG AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY WEATHER. ALL 31 CREW SURVIVED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the REWARD wreck located?

The REWARD wreck is located at coordinates 22 31.2 N,120 18.167 E.

How deep is the REWARD and where exactly is it located?

The REWARD lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 22 31.2 N,120 18.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REWARD?

The seabed around the REWARD lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the REWARD sink?

The REWARD sank on Sep 9, 1970.

When was the wreck of the REWARD discovered?

The wreck of the REWARD was discovered in 1970.

What country did the REWARD belong to?

The REWARD belonged to PA.

What cargo was the REWARD carrying?

The REWARD was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the REWARD?

The REWARD had a tonnage of 3716 tons.

What type of wreck is the REWARD?

The REWARD is classified as a steam ship.

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