Sam Dong Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sam dong Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 10 N,122 58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.166667
  • Longitude: 122.966667
Water Depth 99 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAM DONG
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 100.5 m
Width 15.4 m
Draught 7.7
Tonnage 3019
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2079/72 26.2.80 H2079/72 26.2.80 ABANDONED IN 265700N, 1225800E. PRESUMED SUNK IN 271000N, 1225800E. (LL 16.2.80 & 20.2.80). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966 BY MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STAR LINES (LIBERIA) CORPORATION. PRESUMED SUNK AFTER BEING ABANDONED WHILE LISTING HEAVILY. SUBSEQUENT SEARCH OF THE AREA REVEALED ONLY FLOATING LOGS AND TRACES OF OIL. 20 MEN RECOVERED BY MV SAM EUN, 1 MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SAM DONG wreck located?

The SAM DONG wreck is located at coordinates 27 10 N,122 58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAM DONG?

The seabed around the SAM DONG lies at approximately 99 meters deep.

When did the SAM DONG sink?

The SAM DONG sank on Feb 15, 1980.

When was the wreck of the SAM DONG discovered?

The wreck of the SAM DONG was discovered in 1980.

What country did the SAM DONG belong to?

The SAM DONG belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SAM DONG carrying?

The SAM DONG was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SAM DONG?

The SAM DONG had a tonnage of 3019 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAM DONG?

The SAM DONG is classified as a carrier.

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