Southern Moon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Southern moon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 57.6 N,135 56.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.960000
  • Longitude: 135.945000
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUTHERN MOON
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 107.9 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 4226
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH131/350/01 22.2.90 'SUBMERGED' NEAR POSN 175736N, 1355642E. (LL 3.2.90). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2008

Circumstances of loss

EX-OLYMPIC NO 88 '89, EX-VIGRINIA RHEA '82, EX-KASUGA '79. BUILT IN 1977 BY GEIBI ZOSEN KOGYO, KURE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASIATICO MARINOS INC. PAPUA NEW GUINEA FOR BUSAN. TOOK ON WATER, WAS ABANDONED AND LATER SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SOUTHERN MOON wreck located?

The SOUTHERN MOON wreck is located at coordinates 17 57.6 N,135 56.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUTHERN MOON?

The seabed around the SOUTHERN MOON lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the SOUTHERN MOON sink?

The SOUTHERN MOON sank on Jan 10, 1990.

When was the wreck of the SOUTHERN MOON discovered?

The wreck of the SOUTHERN MOON was discovered in 1990.

What country did the SOUTHERN MOON belong to?

The SOUTHERN MOON belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SOUTHERN MOON carrying?

The SOUTHERN MOON was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SOUTHERN MOON?

The SOUTHERN MOON had a tonnage of 4226 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUTHERN MOON?

The SOUTHERN MOON is classified as a carrier.

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