Sea Pine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sea pine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 38 N,118 4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.633333
  • Longitude: 118.066667
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA PINE
Type carrier
Flag JP
Length 88.4 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1999
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.1.79 VESSEL SIGNALLED SOS ABOUT 120M S OF TAIWAN. LATER, 30 PIECES OF LOGS LOCATED IN 193800N, 1180400E APPROX. (LL, 18.1.79). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1978 BY EIHO SHIPBUILDONG CO LTD, KOCHI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOURYU MARINE KK. PASSAGE BALIKPAPAN FOR TAICHUNG. SENT AN SOS WHEN ABOUT 120M S OF TAIWAN. SOME LOGS WERE DISCOVERED, PRESUMED PART OF CARGO 120 MILES SW OF LAST REPORTED POSN. POSTED MISSING. 23 MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SEA PINE wreck located?

The SEA PINE wreck is located at coordinates 19 38 N,118 4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA PINE?

The seabed around the SEA PINE lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the SEA PINE sink?

The SEA PINE sank on Oct 29, 1978.

When was the wreck of the SEA PINE discovered?

The wreck of the SEA PINE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the SEA PINE belong to?

The SEA PINE belonged to JP.

What cargo was the SEA PINE carrying?

The SEA PINE was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,timber.

What was the tonnage of the SEA PINE?

The SEA PINE had a tonnage of 1999 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA PINE?

The SEA PINE is classified as a carrier.

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