Sun Shine 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sun shine 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 47.9 N,97 58.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.798333
  • Longitude: 97.970000
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUN SHINE 1
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 105.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8
Tonnage 3234
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH514/400/02 8.8.95 HH514/400/02 8.8.95 SANK IN 074754N, 975812E. (LL, 26.7.95). INSERT AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH514/400/02 24.11.95 HH514/400/02 24.11.95 WK IN 075000N, 980000E. FLOATING DEBRIS AND OIL DRUM NEARBY. (THAI NM 390/2538(T) DTD 27.7.95). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-BUKHTARMA '95. BUILT IN 1966 BY VEB SCHFFSWERFT 'NEPTUN', ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAZAGON SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE PASIR GUDANG, MALAYSIA FOR YANGON. CAPSIZED IN STORMY SEAS. 21 CREW RESCUED, 3 MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SUN SHINE 1 wreck located?

The SUN SHINE 1 wreck is located at coordinates 7 47.9 N,97 58.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUN SHINE 1?

The seabed around the SUN SHINE 1 lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the SUN SHINE 1 sink?

The SUN SHINE 1 sank on Jul 25, 1995.

When was the wreck of the SUN SHINE 1 discovered?

The wreck of the SUN SHINE 1 was discovered in 1995.

What country did the SUN SHINE 1 belong to?

The SUN SHINE 1 belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SUN SHINE 1 carrying?

The SUN SHINE 1 was carrying timber,oil.

What was the tonnage of the SUN SHINE 1?

The SUN SHINE 1 had a tonnage of 3234 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUN SHINE 1?

The SUN SHINE 1 is classified as a carrier.

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