Scan Sea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Scan sea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 50.833 N,118 59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.847217
  • Longitude: 118.983333
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCAN SEA
Type drill vessel/rig
Flag NO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 1990

Surveying Details

21.1.77 21.1.77 APPARENTLY SANK IN 233600N, 1185100E APPROX, IN 200FT OF WATER. (LL, 17.1.77). NAVEAST 001/77. 4.2.77 4.2.77 RIG LOCATED IN 235100N, 1185948E, WITH LEAST DEPTH ABOUT 50FT. (LL, 28.1.77). NAVEAST 002/77. H3301/75 10.2.77 H3301/75 10.2.77 LOCATED IN 235100N, 1185948E. LEAST DEPTH 8FMS. (NOBLE DENTON, 17.1.77). H3301/75 24.2.77 H3301/75 24.2.77 WK, LEAST DEPTH 8FMS, IN 235112N, 1185937E APPROX. MARKED BY G CONICAL BUOYS, Y TOPMARK, LAID CLOSE NE AND SW. (TAIWAN NM 8/77). - NM 497/77. H3301/75 30.8.77 H3301/75 30.8.77 LEAST DEPTH NOW 93FT. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (TAIWAN NM 48/77). - NM 2059/77. H3301/75 9.11.80 H3301/75 9.11.80 REPEAT OF BA NM 497/77, WHICH HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED. (PRC NM 96/80). NCA. HH549/350/01 6.3.90 HH549/350/01 6.3.90 FOLLOWING RE-SURVEY OF WK POSN NOW 235050N, 1185900E APPROX. (PRC NM 9/90). BR STD. HH549/350/01 4.6.90 HH549/350/01 4.6.90 POSN AMENDMENT REPEATED. (TOKYO NM 411/90). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1976. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCAN DRILLING CO LTD. BROKE ADRIFT IN BAD WEATHER FROM M SUPPLY VESSELS OSA TIGA AND MAKUSTURM WHILE BEING RELOCATED. CAPSIZED, DRIFTED UPSIDE DOWN INTO SHALLOWER WATER AND EVENTUALLY SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 982/18

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FAQ

Where is the SCAN SEA wreck located?

The SCAN SEA wreck is located at coordinates 23 50.833 N,118 59 E.

How deep is the SCAN SEA and where exactly is it located?

The SCAN SEA lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 23 50.833 N,118 59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SCAN SEA?

The seabed around the SCAN SEA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SCAN SEA sink?

The SCAN SEA sank on Jan 12, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SCAN SEA discovered?

The wreck of the SCAN SEA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SCAN SEA belong to?

The SCAN SEA belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the SCAN SEA?

The SCAN SEA is classified as a drill vessel/rig.

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