Sea Carrier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sea carrier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 0 N,121 11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.000000
  • Longitude: 121.183333
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA CARRIER
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 108.2 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 2690
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1274/83 12.6.84 H1274/83 12.6.84 SANK JUST E OF THE TAISHAN ISLANDS. (LL 12.5.84). WAIT PRC NM. NCA. H1274/83 20.7.84 H1274/83 20.7.84 SANK IN PA 270000N, 1211100E. WILL BE LEFT 'AS LIES'. (LL 27.6.84). INS AS USCPA 20MTRS. - NM 2044/84.
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 1984

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY KIELER HOWALDTSWERKE AG, KIEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TUNG FONG SHIPPING CO, SA. PASSAGE TIANJIN, NORTHERN CHINA FOR BANGKOK. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN THICK FOG & DARKNESS WITH CHINESE MV JIN XIAN QUAN. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA CARRIER wreck located?

The SEA CARRIER wreck is located at coordinates 27 0 N,121 11 E.

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

The SEA CARRIER lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 27 0 N,121 11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA CARRIER?

The seabed around the SEA CARRIER lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the SEA CARRIER sink?

The SEA CARRIER sank on May 11, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SEA CARRIER discovered?

The wreck of the SEA CARRIER was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SEA CARRIER belong to?

The SEA CARRIER belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SEA CARRIER carrying?

The SEA CARRIER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SEA CARRIER?

The SEA CARRIER had a tonnage of 2690 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA CARRIER?

The SEA CARRIER is classified as a carrier.

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